Eight characters from "Potter" vs. eight characters from "Star Wars," in a 16-person King of the Ring-style tournament voted on by audience members. The whole thing is silly, fun, and contains intelligent discussion about what would happen if Darth Vader fought dementors.

]]>58:21cleanfighters,joe,magic,star,wars,trek,sci,city,con,cosmic,potato,crowe,revolutionsfRevNews - Star Trek Beyond - Treking the Verb!Sat, 23 Jul 2016 02:56:25 +0000The adventures in the new Star Trek universe continue! But this time, without JJ at the helm, and with a script by fan favorite Simon Pegg! Will a story by one of our favorite geeks get classic Trek fans back on board? Or will the action focus of new director Justin Lin just make them furious? RevNews hosts Gary Mitchel & Tegan Hendrickson beam aboard Trek fans Kasey Ryan, Michael Falkner, and Sue Kisenwether to discuss these questions and many more!

Listen in as they talk about their thoughts on the reboot universe so far; the pain of Star Trek: Nemesis; how they felt after the first trailer; Kacey covers how we're an accident prone species; what (little) is known of the plot so far; the tragic loss of Anton Yelchin; the controversy over Sulu's orientation & why representation matters; how to honor Gene while not putting him on a pedestal; drawing the line at shenanigans when they involve BB-8; the gatekeeping of Rihanna & other female fans; their love for Idris Elba; the movies and shows they have to share with Kacey and their favorites of the Trek movies.

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]]>24:09noto,michael,welcome,willits,dolph,lundgren,revolutionsf,ironside,abysmRevNews: Daredevil on Netflix, Season 1 - Happy to See You!Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:50:45 +0000Greetings, RevFans. We present to you another one of our RevNews podcasts that was thought to be lost in the midst of Gary's cross-country move! We found it in the box with the good silverware. Season two may be streaming (and awesome), but please join us for a look back!

It's time to listen to the best podcasting avocados of RevolutionSF's kitchen, Tegan Hendrickson, Ryan Guthrie, Nathan Laws, and Gary Mitchel. You'll wonder if they can see what year it is as they discuss season one of Netflix's Daredevil. It's like an epic hallway scene for your ears as we talk about the characters, plot, and cinemotagraphy in one unbroken take of awesome. It's so much pulse-pounding thrill-a-minute discussing that you may need to call your lawyer because you have whiplash. So sit down, take a listen, and stare at your favorite painting as we take you into a world on fire. Excelsior!

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]]>01:16:16noREVNEWS: Rebirthing Pains - DC Universe Rebooting Again!Thu, 07 Jul 2016 22:33:13 +0000In 1985, DC Comics published the epic series CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, and ever since the repercussions have reverberated down over the years, inside and out of their published universe. Characters and worlds lived and died! A cycle of yearly mega-crossover events have became the norm. And what started as an attempt to streamline the DC Universe lead to more and more frayed bits and pieces requiring new clean-ups that caused even more issues.

And now, after the somewhat unsuccessful New 52, DC is pusing the cosmic reset button once more! This time, however, feels different. This new mega-event, titled REBIRTH, is under the watchful hand of legendary writer Geoff Johns, who's no stranger to breathing new life and excitement into characters that need a return to greatness.

To discuss the events that lead to this change, the story itself, and the repercusions of this new Universe Reset, RevNews host Gary Mitchel put out the call to Green Lantern expert Sean, The Rad Ranger, and the world's foremost Flash Fan Shaun Rosado! Listen as they take a (not-so) brief look at DC's previous major events; what makes event stories work, & what doesn't; how modern heroes can be seen as modern gods; REBIRTH as business & writing decision; Batman's belt, Superman's lack of red shorts & overall costume design theory; DC's ability to do legacy; what each of the main DC characters represent to readers; the big moment that brought all the feels; the meta side of the reveal of the big bad; a look at the Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern & Wonder Woman Rebirth issues; Shaun's Bette Midler reference; how everyone gets to be a Batman; Rad Ranger's fondness for 90's costumes; Shaun's message to DC about artists; and the upcoming comics they can't miss.

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In 2015, they celebrated the 30th anniversary of Pee-Wee's Big Adventure.

Listen now. Listen often. The podcast is even available in the basement of the Alamo.

]]>01:00:16nobig,adventure,dragon,con,herman,dragoncon,pee,wees,weeRevNews – Captain America: Civil War – #TeamFeelsSun, 22 May 2016 01:53:54 +0000The RevNews coverage of all things Captain America: Civil War concludes! We came, we saw, we laughed and we cried! Oh, did our group of podcasters cry as the movie hit them hard, as the internet says, right in the feels. RevNews hosts Gary Mitchel & Tegan Hendrickson have reconvened with registered fans Mike Nelson, Ryan Guthrie and, Jennifer Hartshorn to see if the movie met their previously discussed expectations, or if it needs to be sent to its room (that may be an exaggeration).

Listen in as they talk about why previous delays weren't Tegan's fault; their general reactions to the movie; the capable hands of the Russo Brothers; what predictions they got right (and wrong); their trouble believing that was Howard Stark's car; Tony's deep need for therapy; their quibbles and the feels; Zemo's plan and if Mike was happy that Zemo wasn't Cobra Commandered; the deaths, more feels and the many needs for hugs; how they felt about all the characters; Bucky's Legolas moment; Tony's need for therapy; the incredible cuteness of Vision & Wanda; the redemption of Clint Barton; their need for a Black Panther movie right now; what Spidey brought to Team Tony; Zemo's vicory and need for another hug; Tegan's use of "Hobbiting" as a verb; the big airport fight; how the Russo brothers used our expectations against us in a fantastic way; the intensity & deep feels of the final fight; Bucky putting on a smile for Steve’s sake; #TeamBladder; and where they ranks it amongst the MCU movies so far.

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]]>02:09:47noRevNews – Civil War: The Comic – Infinite Crisis in Infinite Politics!Fri, 06 May 2016 02:05:54 +0000The RevNews coverage of all things Captain America: Civil War continues! In this new episode, host Gary Mitchel calls in the world's foremost Flash fan and comics expert Shaun Rosado to discuss the epic comics event, and all its related series, which has inspired the movie!

Tune in as they explain why this movie may be the closest the MCU will come to the actual comics; a bit of history of The Avengers in comics along with everything going on in comics & the real world that influenced this epic event; the differences in how MARVEL handles a recalibration vs how DC does it; what started the Civil war & the two sides' arguments; what the series did to Tony Stark as a character & how Movie Tony and Comics Tony differ; how all the character moments seem to be in the side-books and the BIG moments are in the main book; which side Gary and Shaun are on; where Shaun thinks all the villains were while the heroes fought; the final fight that ended the war, the denouement, the lingering aftermath & how it affected the MAREL Comics Universe for the next few years; and what they consider to be essential (and NON-essential) reading for the event.

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]]>01:37:19noRevNews - Batman vs Superman – Just Kiss Already!Mon, 02 May 2016 02:01:27 +0000The DC Cinematic Universe begins
here! And it begins with the epic clash between their biggest
heroes! Can Goyer and Snyder meet the challenge of making a movie
that can not only face off against MARVEL, but fandom's mixed
reactions to Man of Steel? RevNews hosts Gary Mitchel &
Tegan Hendrickson call in
Nathan
Laws to round out their podcast league to discuss these
issues and more, before and then after they watched the
movie!

Tune in as the trinity discuss
Snyder's strengths and weaknesses; who they wish had been cast as
Batman (he'd done it before); if "fun" is a bad word to the DC/WB
executives; the idea of DC as a movie & TV multiverse; the
intrinsic qualities of Superman; how they like their Lex; and how
Nathan takes Tegan's joy.

Then, after they've seen the
movie, they cover what did work . . . and what didn't; the whole
"Martha" thing; how this Batman was built & what was missing
from him; Gary explains the glowy-guy who confused Tegan &
Nathan; what they feel is the movie's fundamental flaw; Nathan
discovers the movie's one moment of real depth; how this hardly
speaking Superman is oddly fatalistic; Tegan's need to know why
Perry doesn't fire Kent; why Moma deserves a good Aquaman movie;
Luthor's lack of menace; the aftermath of the movie in both the
fandom and financial areas; and how they ultimately feel about the
movie.

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]]>02:15:24noCaptain America: Civil War – A Backpack Full of Feels!Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:34:49 +0000MARVEL's Phase Three
begins here! And it begins with a story that we're sure is going to
make us emotionally compromised! Best friend vs best friend over
previous best friend! To discuss this movie, the comics that
inspired it, and what to look forward in it, RevNews hosts Gary Mitchel & Tegan Hendrickson have called together
a group of registered experts on the MCU: Mike Nelson, Ryan Guthrie and host
of our ESO sister show, Earth Station MCU, Jennifer
Hartshorn!

Tune in as our comic
book heroes discuss if Tony is a supervillain now; Steve's
character arc vs Tony's in the MCU; they try not to get Tegan
started on the "Martha" thing again; what Spidey's role in all this
is going to be; everyone's love of the Russo brothers; how we need
Captain America branded tissues for the screening; the Team Cap and
Team Tony lineups, with how Steve should have played some MMOs
before this to better understand making a balanced team; a
breakdown on known Infinity Gems so far; Mike's need for Zemo to be
Cobra Commandered; Tegan's terrible Force Awakens joke and the
greenhouse mystery.

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There were some technical
difficulties this timeround. We thought this episode was lost.
But we rescued it, and although it's not February any more,
we hope you will enjoy it.

February saw a lot of movies come out, and
believe it or not, other movies aside from Deadpool coming out and
Tegan Hendrickson joins our
Podcast Queen, Deanna
Toxopeus to discuss the February movies.Deanna proves she's Canadian by prounouncing
words the French way. Tegan and Deanna come up with a movie
proposal for a haunted amusement park movie There is an
on-going discussion about the quality of blurbs the studios have
created and a vist to Muppet
Game of Thrones.

]]>01:07:13noRevNews: Star Trek – The Fuller FrontierMon, 22 Feb 2016 02:11:57 +0000At long last, after many years and a movie reboot, Star Trek is finally returning to television! Well, sort of, as CBS reveals that the series will be part of their new streaming service. Not only that, it will be in the hands of one of our favorite show-runners, Bryan Fuller! We like this news because not only has Fuller brought us some of our favorite genre shows (Pushing Daises, Hannibal), but he got his start with Star Trek!

To discuss all this and more, RevNews hosts Gary Mitchel and Tegan Hendrickson gathered a federation of Star Trek experts: Michael Falkner, Ryan Guthrie and Sue Kisenwether. Listen in as they discuss when/where the new series might be set; a valiant but failed attempt to not discuss the J.J. movies; what they're expecting/hoping for in the new show – including what “essential” things it need to be “Star Trek”, and what past elements need to shore leave; should it be episodic or serial; Kirk as your Cool Uncle vs Picard as your Dad; Utopia vs Striving for Utopia; the attack of the poor Skype connection; and a bonus musical addition to the show from our favorite Goth Vulcan, Voltaire!

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]]>01:27:27noRevNews: Star Wars - We Let It Flow Through UsSun, 14 Feb 2016 19:12:30 +0000Back in December, RevNes co-hosts Gary Mitchel and Tegan Hendrickson gathered Michael Falkner and Nathan Laws together to dicuss Star Wars prior to the premier of the Force Awakens. The reminisce about when they first watched Star Wars (Hint: With the exception of Gary, they are all young), what should and should not be canon and their hopes and dreams for Episode 7.

Please note: This is another episode that fell victim to Gary's relocation to the East Coast. But it is still worth listening to.

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]]>01:07:44noRevCast 267: So Star Wars Came Out Last Month. Now What? - January 2016 MoviesFri, 15 Jan 2016 03:16:20 +0000January 2016 brings a cornucopia of genre movies for Podcast Queen Deanna Toxopeus and her guest Tegan Hendrickson to examine. There is a wide ranging discussion about animated movies and teen distopias. But it is a baby radish that entrances both of the ladies. So come join them as they go through the January movies and tell you what to see in the theater.

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]]>52:10noRevCast 266: Yeah! It's Star Wars! December 2015 Movie EditionFri, 25 Dec 2015 02:05:35 +0000It is the month that we geeks have been waiting years for. It's December 2015 and Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been released in theaters. But there is so much more to see. Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus is joined by RevNews co-host Tegan Hendrickson to discuss the December offerings, and believe it or not they do not spend the whole podcast talking about Star Wars.

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]]>24:39nobig,adventure,daily,eg,peeweesRevNews: Gary, You Have Failed This Podcast . . . Again - Flash Season 1, Part 2Mon, 14 Dec 2015 03:12:57 +0000The Flash debuted on our screens last TV season and the reaction was immediate. Best show on TV! But did it hold up in the back half of the season? Join RevNews Host Gary Mitchel as he is joined by the World's Foremost Flash Fan, Shaun Rosado, to discuss the back half of the first season of the Flash. Also coming along for the ride are Mark Finn and Deanna Toxopeus. There's a far ranging discussion of characters, plots and comics. There is even a suggestion of a musical episode that make Mark's ears curl.

Join us for an extensive look at the second half of the premier season of Flash, full of fun and facts.

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It's pretty much the greatest show from 1983 that contained a detective who transformed into any animal, but most of the time just a panther or a hawk. It lasted eight episodes. Then-pre-teen Joe Crowe was nonplussed.

Since then, this whole Manimal fandom thing has really gotten out of hand with him. You'll hear why and how.

At DragonCon on the American Sci-Fi Classics Track -- the live-action home of RevCast irregulars Gary, Tegan and a plethora of fine folks -- we hosted a Manimal panimal two years ago, way before we knew Manimal was coming out on DVD.

Here it is in its entirety, because it is full of geeky love for quickly canceled sci-fi TV. Joe and Gary were joined by dedicated fanimals Dr. Geek Scott Viguie and New York Times bestselling writer Debbie Viguie.

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]]>59:42noscifi,geek,american,dragon,con,classics,manimalRevNews: Arrow Season 3 Part 2Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:44:33 +0000Did the back half of Arrow season 3 live up to the end of season 2? Erstwhile host Gary Mitchel is joined by Mark Finn, Nathan Laws and Deanna Toxopeus to discuss the ups and downs of the season. They discuss character development (or lack thereof) and the fact that everyone knows about Ollie's secret now. Except Iris, who must never know.

So sit back and enjoy this episode of the RevNews. We promise this flashback is great, even wihout an Amell in a wig.

]]>01:28:43noRevCast 265: Something for you to Watch While you wait for Star Wars - November 2015 Movie podcastSun, 15 Nov 2015 03:14:49 +0000It's November, but we know you really want it to be December because STAR WARS comes out then. But untl then, Hollywood has some pretty good things to offer you for your viewing pleasure.

Our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus is joined by Tegan Hendrickson to discuss the upcoming movies. Tegan keeps Deanna in line, while the both recoil as they realize the implications of Princess ButterCup’s daughter being old enough to be in a movie. There is also a theory about what Bond using his real names says about the British spy service.

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]]>56:43noRevCast 264 - It’s Deja Vu All Over Again - Fall 2015 New TV PreviewSat, 31 Oct 2015 00:21:59 +0000It's fall and that brings a whole new set of TV shows on the tube for us to watch. RevCast hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Tegan Hendrickson discuss the new genre shows on offer. One of the shows even gets two seered thumbs up, while another features free-range precogs.

]]>01:12:38noRevNews – GOTHAM Season 1: What the Fish Just Happened?!Mon, 19 Oct 2015 01:39:09 +0000Gotham may have returned, and appears to be swinging for the fences, but last season did not end on what we would call a high note. To go over the highs (Penguin!) and lows (Barbara!), RevNews host Gary Mitchel got BatFans Christina Janke , Nathan Laws, and Mike Nelson to return from their look back at the first half of the season to see if their optimism for the show at the half-way mark was met. (SPOILER: Not so much.)

Listen in as they discuss which of them was able to even watch to the end of the season; how they break the show down by examining their feelings about each main character; how it entered too CW for CW territory with Leslie vs Barbara; the fact that schizophrenia just doesn't happen!; their love for Bullock & Alfred; their disappointment with the fall of Fish; the show's bad habit of sidelining characters; what they feel is main source of the series' problems; and Christina's lament that Constantine was canceled, yet, somehow, this show survives.

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A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. How do you think Penguin should have come out on top?

]]>01:15:48noRevCast 263: Crimson Peak Goosed My Martian - October 2015 MoviesSat, 10 Oct 2015 01:41:02 +0000October! The time of cooler tmperatures and pre-oscar bait movies. Hollywood has a whole new slate of movies, and it appears some of there are actually worth heading to the teater for. Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Tegan Hendrickson to discuss the October 2015 movies. Along the way, Tegan proposes a theory about all good food coming on a stick. Keanue Reeves and Eli Roth destroy Gary's interest in a horror movie. Deanna calls "Air Hogs" "Air Force" and pronounces things in a Canadian way.

]]>57:43noRevCast 262: The Horror of Going Back to School - September 2015 MoviesTue, 29 Sep 2015 01:45:32 +0000September! The beginning of fall! The back to school season! The triumphant return of the pumpkin spice! And Hollywood is hoping that you will flee those falling leaves by heading to the theater. Our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Tegan Hedrickson to discuss the upcoming month of movies. Along the way we find out that Gary is Shyamalout and that if there is no Statham, there is no peace.

]]>15:17cleanthe,geek,hunter,80s,slayer,hawk,revolutionsf,revcastRevCast 261: Countdown to the American Sci-Fi Classics Track @ DragonConTue, 25 Aug 2015 02:28:07 +0000DragonCon, the largest fan run convention on the East Coast. Possibly the world. If you like it, they talk about it here. And two of RevolutionSF's own, Gary Mitchel and Joe Crowe run the American Sci-Fi Classics Track at this hallowed event. Both gentlemen sit down with our Podcast Queen Deanna Toxopeus to discuss how their plans for the track this year. She also asks how the two men go involved in running a track at DragonCon. There is some reminising about panels of the past. And Joe plots to get Deanna fired.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What panel would you like to participate in at the American Sci-Fi Classics Track at DragonCon.

]]>45:17noRevCast 260: Don't Say Uncle, Summer's Not Done With You Yet - August 2015 MoviesTue, 18 Aug 2015 18:40:12 +0000Summer is still with us, and while some kids are heading back to school, Hollywood still has more movies to give you an excuse to head to the theater to cool off. Our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Tegan Hendrickson to look at the offerings Hollywood has brought us. From Fantastic Four to Hitman, what is worth seeing at the theater this month? In addition, Deanna links Shaun the Sheep to Urban Cowboy, and Gary and Tegan take the show off the rails over a kids' movie. And yet Joe still lets them do the show

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What other clips should Deanna compile for Gary's trial?

]]>53:51noRevCast 259: Bewitched ContinuumMon, 27 Jul 2015 23:42:04 +0000A while back, RevolutionsSF co-founder Joe Crowe sat down with author Adam-Michaels James to discuss the classic TV series, Bewtched. Adam-Michaels has just published the authoritative source on the show, the Bewitched Continuum and he discusses the origin of his fandom of the show. He and Joe discuss the episodes, the characters and the actors who played them and the overall fandom. It's a wide-rangng discussion full of infomation that will make you the master of the Betwitched questions that come up in your next Trival Pursuit pub night.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Who was the better Darren?

]]>41:55noRevCast 258: Summer Blockbuster XXL - July 2015 MoviesTue, 21 Jul 2015 02:21:01 +0000Summer is half over, but Hollywood still wants access to your wallet. They have brought a myriad of offerings to seperate you from your money. Co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by movie queen Tegan Hendrickson to discuss the films and make their recommendations. There is speculation about what to call Benedict Cumberbatch’s new baby. They also come to an agreement that it's time to retire the shaky cam. And for some reason, Deanna expresses a desire to visit a Lego spa.

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]]>58:41no"We Are Not Things, But Where Is Our Stuff?!" Women in Geek Media, 2015.Sun, 12 Jul 2015 12:18:38 +0000Back in 2012, our RevNews took a look at the state of the portrayal and treatment of women in geek media. Now WITNESS US as host Gary Mitchel is joined by talented lady geeks Tegan Hendrickson, Christina Janke, Jarrah Hodge and KC Ryan to return to the topic in the wake of the debate over Black Widow's role in "Age of Ultron", female characters in comics, and the awesomeness that is Imperator Furiosa in "Mad Max: Fury Road"!

Listen as they discuss the horror of the MRA "paradise" at the heart of "Bitch Planet"; cover Spider-Gwen, Squirrel-Girl, Silk and more of Marvel's collection of new female heroes; KC's take on Black Widow's reveal of what happened in the Red Room; Tegan's insight into why we analyse female characters in media so intently; the group's frustration over the lack of female action figures; how Mad Max is a Manic Pixie Dream Guy; Tegan's inability to judge what's appropriate for kids; why Furiosa is so important as a character, especially today; the cast's inability to get away from creepy ick factors and Max's real lost love interest.

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]]>01:22:17noRevCast 257: Flash Season 1 - Halfway Check Pt. 2Thu, 02 Jul 2015 02:15:23 +0000A long time ago, on a different podcast, Gary Mitchel gathered some sages of the DC universe to discuss the first half of the inagural season of CW's The Flash. But, lo, there were technical difficulties and Gary was unable to fix the problems Brave RevCast Producer, Deanna Toxopeus, took on the thankless project in an attempt to rescue the podcast. These many months later, we are ready to release the final resulst to the net.

So join Gary as he sits down with the world's Flash expert, Shaun Rosado, Superman expert Michael Bailey, Revolution SF co-founder Joe Crowe and the forementioned Deanna, as they discuss the first half of the first season of Flash. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll kiss at least one hour goodbye.

This one ran long, so this will be the first of two parts. Check our Part 1 if you missed it.

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]]>01:03:33noRevCast 256: Flash Season 1 - Halfway Check Pt. 1Thu, 02 Jul 2015 01:56:08 +0000A long time ago, on a different podcast, Gary Mitchel gathered some sages of the DC universe to discuss the first half of the inagural season of CW's The Flash. But, lo, there were technical difficulties and Gary was unable to fix the problems Brave RevCast Producer, Deanna Toxopeus, took on the thankless project in an attempt to rescue the podcast. These many months later, we are ready to release the final resulst to the net.

So join Gary as he sits down with the world's Flash expert, Shaun Rosado, Superman expert Michael Bailey, Revolution SF co-founder Joe Crowe and the forementioned Deanna, as they discuss the first half of the first season of Flash. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll kiss at least one hour goodbye.

This one ran long, so this will be the first of two parts. Part 2 is on its way.

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]]>01:10:33noRevCast 255: Now That You Saw Mad Max & Avengers - June 2015 MoviesMon, 01 Jun 2015 18:13:46 +0000May 2015 was a spectacular month for geek movies! But what if you've seen both Mad Max and Avengers multiple times and are looking for something fresh and new? (OK, we realize that this is not true, that you could watch the movies again and again, but work with us here.)

Well never fear, our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit own for a look at the movies. They are joined by the Mistress of the Movies, Tegan Hendrickson. They discuss the endless sequels and why fictional BD Wong can't learn from his mistakes. Tegan even invents a new word to describe Seth MacFarlane movies.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What part of speech is Tegan's new word?

]]>47:14noRevCast 254 - Yes, Other Geeky Movies Come Out in May 2015Fri, 29 May 2015 01:34:25 +0000It's May and there is a big movie coming out. There are also other movies coming out and our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Tegan Hendrickson and Michael Falkner to discuss all of them. There is also a discussion of movie critics complaining about having to see movies at Disneyland. Plus Deanna comes up with the next great idea from the RevCast: Pop Leakage.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What size Pop Leakage would you wear?

]]>57:12noRevCast 253 - Abercrombie and GritSat, 02 May 2015 19:53:46 +0000It's time to dip into the archives again and look at the works of fantasy author Joe Abercrombie. Our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by RevSF's Man from Japan (TM) David Farnell to primarly dicuss Abercrombie's First Law series. As Gary observes, Abercrombie writes books about the people who would be the villains in other authors' work. Together our trio looks at Abercrombie's writing style, characters and themes.

As always, the discussion is wide ranging, with David discovering a mermaid and Deanna being completely inappropriate.

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]]>01:20:11noRevCast 252: Countdown to Geeksplosion - April 2015 MoviesSun, 19 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000It's April and while spring is here and the flowers may be blooming, the offerings from Hollywood are looking pretty sparse. Still, our host, Deanna Toxopeus is joined by Tegan Hendrickson to look at what is in the theaters this month. There is also a discussion about the wisdom of Hollywood pitching movies at the Tween set when all they do is download.

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]]>39:55nopodcast,terry,pratchett,revolutionsfRevCast 251 - It’s Called Living - Terry Pratchett PodcastFri, 17 Apr 2015 03:03:23 +0000Terry Pratchett passed away recently, and some of the RevCast regulars want to gather to discuss his life, works and influence. Deanna Toxopeus is joined by David Farnell, Peggy J. Hailey and Rute Noiva to have a big old chat. They discuss reading order (Hint: Don't start with Colour of Magic) and Terry's affinity with animals. There is also the discussion of the Discworld series spanning Adult, YA and Children's fiction.

]]>55:42noRevCast 250: The Wrath of Larroquette - Part IIWed, 01 Apr 2015 02:32:54 +0000December 7, 2014 saw the premier of The Librarians, a television series based on the similarily named Noah Wyle television movies. Clearly influence by the Indiana Jones movies, this series weaved magic and adventure to ceate ten episodes that became must see TV for manyviewers. Our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus is joined by Magaret-Anne Park, Michael Bailey and Nathan Laws to discuss the awesomeness that is this the LITs and their Guardian. This second part of our two parter looks at the individual episodes and the season long arc that was wrapped up in the season fianale. There are predictions and wishes as to where the series will go in season 2.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Should it be Jassandra or Cake?

]]>40:08noRevCast 249: The Wrath of Larroquette - Librarians Pt IWed, 01 Apr 2015 02:26:12 +0000December 7, 2014 saw the premiere of The Librarians, a television series based on the Noah Wyle television movies. Clearly influenced by the Indiana Jones movies, this series weaved magic and adventure to create ten episodes that became must-see TV for many viewers. Our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus is joined by Magaret-Anne Park, Michael Bailey and Nathan Laws to discuss the awesomeness that is the LITs and their Guardian. This first part of our two-parter looks at the premise of the show and the characters in it. Make sure to come back for Part II, premiering in the timeslot just after this one.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Should it be Jassandra or Cake?

]]>58:32nopodcast,librarians,revolutionsfRevCast 248 - Smeg, Joe! You had one job! - The Red Dwarf PodcastSun, 22 Mar 2015 20:06:57 +0000Red Dwarf! It's a British sci-fi classic about Lister, the last survivor of the human race (conveniently, a loveable slacker. So take that, all you med school overachievers!). He travels through space on the mining ship the Red Dwarf. He has companions Holly, Rimmer and Cat, but you can read about that on Wikipedia.

If you are a true fan, you'll want the Red Dwarf Lexicon, an amazing two volumes covering all that is Red Dwarf. Our host, Deanna Toxopeus sits down with the author of the lexicon, Paul C. Giachetti. Joining them is RevCast regular, Nathan Laws. Together the three have a wide-ranging discussion on the show's premise, themes, characters, notable (and not so notable) espisodes and even how every show has a Cousin Oliver.

]]>56:15nopodcast,scifi,geek,red,dwarfRevCast 247 - Chappie 5 is Alive! - March 2015 MoviesWed, 18 Mar 2015 01:42:10 +0000It's March! Spring is in the air and the warm winds have blown in some new offerings from Hollywood. Our hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down with Tegan Hendrickson and Michael Falkner to discuss the warming of the movies. In this episode, we learn that Tegan will do a lot for a movie ticket and some booze. Take note, listeners! Also she keeps a list of permissible mullets. Because why not? The contributors wax poetic about wanting a plucky underdog movie about Quidditch. And, for some reason, everyone except Deanna wants to talk about The Sexorcist.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Should Deanna fire them all?

]]>44:47noRevNews: Where Are You Coming From, Spider-Man? Spidey joins the MCU!Sun, 15 Mar 2015 00:36:46 +0000The rumors about Spider-Man and the MARVEL Cinematic Universe started last year after a series of studio emails were leaked, and then the nearly unthinkable actually happened! Sony and MARVEL came to a deal where the web-head can come home! Or at least, to the movie studio created by his home! So RevNews host Gary Mitchel has called together a collection of web(page)-slingers, the Titaness Tegan Hendrickson and the Mighty Michael Falkner to fully cover this amazing news!

Listen in as they go over the details of the deal; how MARVEL had a movie plan that they could not change . . . until this happened; a discussion on whether the studio should go with Parker or Miles; what, if anything, this deal means to non-comics fans; when we'll first see Spidey in the MCU; if MARVEL could or even should try a similar deal with FOX; what the trio would like to see in the future & their pure speculation about it; and Gary making what might be the worst analogy ever, comparing Spider-Man to whipped cream.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Do you need more J.K. Simmons in your life?

]]>51:06noRevCast 246: Shadowy Men With 80s Hair - 80s TV part IISat, 07 Mar 2015 18:55:08 +0000The 80s were a wonderful time for action television. Every week, K-cars exploded and flipped on our small screens. Lone wolves would sweep into our lives, saving us from mob bosses, drug lords and the occasional communist. For our second visit to this topic, our hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Nathan Laws to discuss three more 80s action faves, Remington Steel, Knight Rider and Scarecrow and Mrs. King. The also spend some time discussing sharks, including if Canadian sharks say sorry when they bite someone. Plus Gary gives the most "meh" endorsement of a game ever.

Listen in as they discuss how season two has improved the show; their love of Kyle MachLachlan; their thoughts on Skye, May, Anti-May, Koenig, Coulson & the rest of the agents; the dropping of the Inhumans into the MCU; the season's various gut-punches; the fact that Gary knows about hurt/comfort fic; their wanting the "Oh, you're not dead" moment; noticing how each season's cliffhanger happens in a tropical area; how everyone in the MCU has a healing factor; guessing what is Ward's flavor of crazy; and the utter awesomeness of Agent May & the May vs May fight.

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Listen in as they discuss the first half of season three of the Emerald Archer; the mystery of who killed Black Canary I, discuss if it was a Woman in Refrigerator moment; Thea's possible journey into darkness while wearing belly-shirts and if (or how) some characters can be redeemed; how Felicity makes the Clark Kent disguise believable; Roy Palmer as a possible stalker; their love for Stephen Amell on and off the show; what other JLA members they'd like to see pop up; Thea & Laurel's vast improvements as characters; Hong Kong & Not-The-Waller; THE BOXING GLOVE ARROW & Deanna's happy inner six-year-old; the Starling City side of the Flash/Arrow team-up; andRa's Al Ghul & Ollie's big literal cliffhanger fight.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Did you like anything about the "Birds of Prey" show?]]>01:36:05noRevNews: 2014 Year in Review - GOTHAM: Baby Batman Begins!Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:23:56 +0000Continuing our look back at the geek TV of 2014, RevNews host Gary Mitchel turns on the nerd signal to gather a host of Batfans to discuss the new show about Not-Yet-Commissioner Gordon: Nathan Laws, Christina Janke and RevNews newcomer Mike Nelson!

Listen in as they discuss the show's frustrating unevenness; how they feel about the shows various through-lines; the pure yyeeaaagggghhhhh of Penguin's relationship with his mom; how Jada Pinkett Smith as Fish is channeling Eartha Kitt; Gary confusing his Doctors; the group's love of Robin Lord Taylor's Penguin; a debate if the Wayne murders should be a conspiracy or a random event; Mark and Christina's "desk-flipping" moments; what Barbara does to the show; how too many villains may be appearing too soon; Christina's taking notes from Fish, and what they all hope comes in the future.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Are you the hero Gotham deserves?]]>01:15:15noRevCast 245: 50 Shades of Sponge Bob - February 2015 MoviesSat, 14 Feb 2015 23:11:15 +0000It's February and Hollywood has made a grand romantic gesture to proove they love the geek. Once again, the film industry thinks February is genre month. So it's a substantial list that through which our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel, lead Tegan Hendrickson and Michael Falkner. In addition, there is discussion of Grimtooth's Traps, Exploding Kittens and WIlliam Hartnell’s run of Doctor Who. Tegan and Gary also want an Iron Maiden movie and podcast. And the devill makes his appearance.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Would you want Gary on your octopus rug?

]]>01:02:36noRevCast 244: Damn it Joe! You had one job! - January 2015 MoviesSat, 07 Feb 2015 16:28:59 +0000In this long lost episode, our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel, are once again joined by Tegan Hedrickson to discuss the movies for January. In addition to the cinematic discussion, Deanna waxes poetic about the Librarians, Gary waxes poetic about Clone Wars getting Anakin/Darth Vader right, and Tegan waxes poetic about a nuggalope named Mr. Schmooples. We also beat a metaphor to death in fine RevCast fashion. Deanna also gets broken again.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Should Gary watch the LIbrarians?

]]>52:42noRevNews: 2014 Year in Review - Doctor Who: Ahhh, Moffat!Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:21:08 +00002014 has passed, so it's time to now sit back and reflect on what has come before. In the first of our retrospectives, RevNews host Gary Mitchel pulls together almost everyone who discussed the first episode "Deep Breath" in our Live at DragonCon episode to see what they thought of the rest of the season (not including the Christmas Episode): Sue Kisenwether, Jessa Phillips, Tegan Hendrickson and standing in for Michael Falkner (who sadly could not make it) is Doctor Who aficionado Mike Gordon!

Listen in as they discuss their impression of the season overall; How they feel about Peter Capaldi and the character of the 12th Doctor as well as Clara, Danny and Missy; RTD era subtle vs Moffat era subtle; the quote "If someone changes appearance, if Star Trek taught us anything, that leads you to sleep with William Riker"; the Danny/Clara romance; how the 12 Doctor relates to children; their pics of the high and low points of the season; how they feel about Moffat now; and Tegan's valiant attempts to remind us that it's all gonna be ok.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Are you addicted to time travel? Seek help. We are all here for you.]]>01:17:22noRevCast 243: A Smaug to Remember - December 2014 MoviesMon, 19 Jan 2015 16:33:18 +0000In this blast from the past RevCast, our co-hosts Gary Mitchel and Deanna Toxopeus are joined by Tegan Hendrickson to discuss December's offerings. There's a lot crammed into this episode. Deanna talks about her results from CBC Ottawa Food Fantasy contest. She also spends some time calling Gary on a variety of things. It is also revealed that Tegan’s never seen Zoolander. SHOCKING!!! Oh, and they talk about the movies too.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Is calling Gary out on anything a good thing or is Deanna just being mean?

]]>51:14noRevCast 242: Let’s Give Thanks for November - November 2014 Movie EditionWed, 31 Dec 2014 20:08:05 +0000In this long lost episode from the archives, our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel join forces with Tegan Hendrickson to discuss the November movies before their released. Why should you listen to this? Because Deanna tries really hard to sell her Hunger Games/Breakdance cross-over and Gary is on Vicodin. All sorts of crazy things could happen.

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]]>40:34noPodcasts coming soon!Tue, 30 Dec 2014 19:08:25 +0000You might be wondering where the content is. It's coming. There has been a bucketfull of family illness and holiday obligations in the RevCast producers' booth. We have new and slightly stale dated content coming your way soon!]]>RevCast 241 - Pity the Fool - 80s Action TVWed, 03 Dec 2014 02:47:39 +0000The 80s was a special time. TV was dominated by the action shows, where the men saved orhanages from Columbian drug lords and corrupt businessmen, usually while driving a cool vehicle. Our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel, having watched more than their fair share of these shows, gathered up some other action afitionadoes. Joining them on the trip down memory lane are Nathan Laws and Dan Haight. Also included is a special visit from Joe Crowe! They discuss the greatest contribution to cinema from the 80s, the musical montage, along with Gary's obsession with breakfast ceral and the whole genre being a Robin Hood metaphor.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Have you flipped a K-Car?

]]>01:26:49noRevNews: MARVEL throws down the Infinity Gauntlet!Sat, 08 Nov 2014 01:53:43 +0000It's now official! MARVEL has released their slate of the movies for Phase Three! 10 movies! Three years! THANOS! The introduction of Black Panther and Captain Marvel! This comes on the heels of DC's announcing their movie plans for the Justice League, Wonder Woman, and more through 2020, Fox's merry mutant movies and the ongoing tribulations at Sony with the Spider-Man series. All in all, there's a lot to discuss, unpack and get excited about here. So RevNews host Gary Mitchel has called in comics and movie experts Nathan Laws, Tegan Hendrickson and Michael Falkner to go over this impressive schedule of spandex-clad films!

Listen in as they talk all about MARVEL's broadening their roster vs giving existing characters new movies; DC's conservative mindset vs MARVEL's fan-based announcements; Gary's adventures in tooth removal and medication; how if you announce Hiddleston, the Tumblr will be there; which of the movies really excite them; details on the Sony/MARVEL Spider-Man situation; how Kevin Feige is MARVEL's secret weapon for success; MARVEL's integrated universe vs DC's multiverse; Tegan's position on Cumberbatch being in all of the things; their squee over the Age of Ultron trailer and the bonus scene; the reason Nathan is a fan of Tegan; and MARVEL's success at making each movie feel different, and not just "another super-hero movie"

Our theme music this episode is "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets courtesy of Divine Industries.Inc.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Do you want Howard the Duck and Squirrel Girl in Phase Three?]]>01:31:22noRevCast 240: The Krull Edition - No, not the movie with Kevin Sorbo!Wed, 05 Nov 2014 03:06:03 +0000It is hard to believe, but the movie Krull came out 30 years ago. In this episode from the vaults, co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down with Nathan Laws to discuss the cult classic in all it's cheesy glory. The three come to the conclusion that Krull is like your first knitting poject. There is also a discussion of the Doctor Who effect on genre film making and Barry Bostwick in Lycra! Yes, Lycra.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Which other Spin City Star would you like to see in Lycra?

]]>01:00:56noSorrySat, 01 Nov 2014 17:18:37 +0000RevCast Listeners

In episode 237, a bit of audio was left in the podcast that was never meant to be public on the web. This was a huge mistake made solely by me, Deanna Toxopeus, the RevCast producer and co-host. This mistake hurt and embarrassed several RevCast contributors. And for that mistake, I sincerely apologize. I am not someone who deliberately sets out to hurt people. Nor do I ever want to be.

But that being said, I still made a grievous error, one that I am deeply ashamed of and sorry for. If I could take it back, I would. But I can’t. I can only do better in the future.

Again, my apologies to RevolutionSF, the RevCast contributors and to you, our listeners. I am so sorry.

]]>52noRevCast 239: RevCast and the Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Month of MoviesSat, 01 Nov 2014 11:00:00 +0000It's October and Hollywood has given us a lootbag full of movies. Join our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel along with the return of perrenial RevCast favourite, Jessa Phillips as they sort through the candy, and warn you about razor blades hidden in the apples. Gary also tells about his quest for a white Boba Fett and Deanna explains how she watches horror movies. Gary and Jessa reveal that there are different trailers in different parts of the US for the VERY SAME MOVIE!!! THE HORROR!!!

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. How would you keep your hair clean in an abandoned subway station?

]]>01:10:44noRevNews: The Fastest Podcast Alive!Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:00:00 +0000The fall TV season has started, including the new DC show on the CW, spinning off from "Arrow" we have The Flash! And it hit us, pardon the expression, like a bolt of lightening! We enjoyed it so much that RevNews host Gary Mitchel had to gather together a batch of Flash Fans to discuss the pilot episode!

Joining Gary are Nathan Laws , Mark Finn and new RevNewsian Michael Bailey! Listen in as they talk all about the previous DC TV shows (and how Smallville was like X-Files: 90210); DC's GrimDark history and how the Flash is counter-programming to "Arrow"; the escalation of superpowers and what audiences will accept; the panel's pleading for Grodd; Gary's insistence on calling the West family the Allen family; their love of Jesse Martin; the seemingly contractual "CW Moments"; their thoughts on the 90's series; Gary's head either imploding or exploding over the end scene; the flowing of Mantears; a sing-a-long of the Metamorpho theme and cries of "It's awesome and on my phone!"; and why the Flash should never be flocked.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What kind of pandering do you prefer?

]]>01:21:49noRevCast 238: Constantine Flashes Gotham - Fall 2014 Television PReview Part 2Sun, 05 Oct 2014 20:30:27 +0000In Part 2 of our look at the upcoming television season, our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel turn to the returning shows. Along with Tegan Hendrickson and Nathan Laws, they discuss which returning shows they are excited about and which they've never even heard of. Revelations this episode inlude Ollie being a bike, and whether or not Ward deservs a redemption arc. Deanna also links the beautiful Tomorrow People living in a subway station to the Telepaths living in the basement of Babylon 5. So sit back and enjoy our discussion.

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]]>01:01:35noRevCast 237: Constantine Flashes Gotham - Fall 2014 TV PreviewSat, 27 Sep 2014 20:09:07 +0000It's Fall and that means the networks are rolling out the new shows. In part one of our Fall TV Prieview, our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Tegan Hendrickson and Nathan Laws to look at the good and the bad of what Hollywood has to offer. In this episode our team figures out the CW cancellation formula and Deanna specualtes on the first Fox show to go. Gary also reveals that he would watch a Zombie Shartopusnado movie, which leads Deanna to declare that Gary's what's wrong with TV.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Is Gary what's wrong with TV?

]]>56:37noRevNews LIVE From Dragon Con: Capaldi Intensifies!Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:25:10 +0000Dragon Con 2014 has come and gone. And once more RevCast Co-host Gary Mitchel corralled some of our favorite people into doing a LIVE episode of the RevCast! Joining him for this special event are Michael Falkner, Sue Kisenwether, Jessa Phillips and around the half-way mark the one and only Tegan Hendrickson

This year, instead of just talking about the con, which they do spend a little time discussing, Gary picked a topic of discussion, the just recently aired first episode of Capaldi's run of Doctor Who, "Deep Breath"! Listen in as they talk all about the plot, the characters, what they liked (Capaldi's attack eyebrows), didn't like (how Jenny is treated this episode by Vastra); Sue's excellent observation of The Doctor as the Audience vs Clara as the Audience; cries of "MOFFAT!!!"; their thoughts on pandering to the fans; Sue & Gary agreeing on a theory about "Time of the Doctor" and how Capaldi should have appeared in it; their thoughts on all the modern companions; special guest voices; and how they feel about the future of the season.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Would you divorce someone who waited 1,000 years for you?

]]>57:56noRevCast 236: Time to Catch Up on the August Movies - September 2014 MoviesSun, 14 Sep 2014 21:51:50 +0000It's September, and there is litterally NOTHING in the theaters for genre fans. These slim pickings lead to some interesting recommnedations from our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel and RevCast MVP Tegan Hendrickson. But never fear RevCast fans, it is not all knashing of teeth and whining. There is a discussion of Lord Grantham’s Ass and Tegan and Gary start naming the Starks as if they were Spice Girls. There is also a bankable idea about Expendables with ACTORS. So bankable, that Deanna volunteers for a special job on set to keep the costs down so the movie can get made.

]]>38:00noRevCast 235: DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track Stump the Geeks Panel 2013Wed, 10 Sep 2014 01:12:56 +0000Did you know that RevolutionSF co-founder Joe Crowe and RevCast co-host Gary Mitchel are in charge of the American Sci-Fi Classics track at DragonCon? As part of this, they run a panel called Stump the Geeks. This panel involves ridiculous questions, questionable prizes and assaults with Hulk perfume. And Joe taped the 2013 edition and has provided it here for your listening pleasure. There is a Greatest American Hero signalong, speculation about Mansquito vs the taser and Jabba sings theme songs. You don't know what you are missing!

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Did you hear RevSF co-conspirator Geena "The Worrier Princess" Phillips in this podcast?

]]>01:20:03noRevCast 234: What a Bunch of A-Holes - August 2014 Movies - Part IIMon, 01 Sep 2014 02:18:52 +0000It's August and Hollywood has blessed us with a popcorn bucket full of movies. So many, in fact, that this episode has to be broken into two parts. In this part, our hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Tegan Hendrickson, Michael Falkner and Nathan Laws to discuss the movies in the second half of the month. This part reveals why women watched action movies in the 80s and Deanna freaks Gary out.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. SHould Deanna freak Gary out more often?

]]>43:25noRevNews: Goodnight Robin WIlliamsSat, 30 Aug 2014 00:56:54 +0000Robin Williams's passing hit a lot of us hard. Gary Mitchel is joined fist by Tegan Hendrickson and Michael Falkner, then later by Dan Haight to talk about Robin's career as well as which of his roles, performance and routines were their favourites. They also look at Robin's influence and the fact that he was, apparently, a huge geek. Finally, they spend some time sharing some of the amazing stories about Robin's generosity of spirit that have emerged since his passing.

We also wanted to add that if you need help for any reason please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline in the US 1-800-273-8255. If you live outside of the US, please click here for a list of organizations who can help.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. How did you like the cliffhangers?

]]>01:21:13noRevCast 233: What a Bunch of Aholes - August 2014 Movies - Part 1Mon, 18 Aug 2014 02:39:08 +0000It's August and Hollywood has blessed us with a popcorn bucket full of movies. So many, in fact, that this episode has to be broken into two parts. In this part, our hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Tegan Hendrickson, Michael Falkner and Nathan Laws to discuss the movies in the first half of the month. There is a discussion of Ronan's orbs and Deanna shows some serious hate of the Ninja Turtles.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by the Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Should Gary find a new schtick and leave Deanna alone?

]]>45:09noRevCast 232: Batgirl Rebooted - Superhero CostumesSun, 03 Aug 2014 19:29:08 +0000In case you missed it, Batgirl recently got a new uniform. This set our minds thinking about all the issues surrounding superhero uniforms. Our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mithel discuss the pros and cons with Tegan Hendrickson and Michael Emond. As per usual, it is a wide ranging discussion, including the little known fact that Dr. Manhattan's, ahem, package is patriotic.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by the Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Should Gary find a new schtick and leave Deanna alone?]]>01:16:05noRevNews -SuperHero Crisis 2014: Arrows and Agents - Part Two!Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:41:45 +0000Told you Part 2 was coming soon. And here it is. The first season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the second season of Arrow are entering summer reruns! Which means now is a great time to talk about what each show did right, and what each one did wrong! To do so, RevNews host has gathered together a mix of Clearance Level 8 and Island Survivors to talk about both shows! He's joined by Foremost Flash Fan Shaun RosadoThe nimble Nathan Laws, and newcomer to the show Agent Ryan Guthrie! This group is so knowledgeable, in fact, that the discussion ballooned into a SUPER EPIC FOUR HOUR EPISODE!

Having mercy on your download connections, we've broken things in half. In our second episode, we discuss all things related to our favorite Starling City Archer! Listen in as we do an episodic breakdown of the season; Shaun gets his face melted off; outdoor Arrow vs Indoor S.H.I.E.L.D.; The "Hero vs Vigilante" through-line of the season; good nods to the comics vs bad ones; how the show earned its superpowers; Ollie's ghosts vs Slade's ghosts; The Commissioner Gordon Effect; The Queen family's communication issues; our love of Manu & Amell's acting; subtly vs sledgehammering on a theme and how it's a good time for comics fans on TV. Our theme music this episode is "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by Darkest of the Hillside Thicketscourtesy of Divine Industries.Inc.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. How did you like the cliffhangers?

]]>01:54:16noRevNews -SuperHero Crisis 2014: Arrows and Agents! - Part 1Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:59:23 +0000Hey RevCast Listners - a news that has been MONTHS in the editing, but it is so good we have to share. YES WE DO!!!

The first season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the second season of Arrow are entering summer reruns! Which means now is a great time to talk about what each show did right, and what each one did wrong! To do so, RevNews host has gathered together a mix of Clearance Level 8 and Island Survivors to talk about both shows! He's joined by Foremost Flash Fan Shaun RosadoThe nimble Nathan Lawsand newcomer to the show Agent Ryan Guthrie! This group is so knowledgeable, in fact, that the discussion ballooned into a SUPER EPIC FOUR HOUR EPISODE!

Having mercy on your download connections, we've broken things in half. In our first part, we go deep into the case-files of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Listen in as we do an episodic breakdown of the season; Shaun talks about wanting his face melted off; Gary's enjoyment of Sky getting shot; Nathan's preference for Lawful Evil; Col. Talbot's incredibly fake mustache; Joss' ability to give your expectations a voice and Nathan and Ryan plans to meet on the field of Facebook at Dawn. Our theme music this episode is "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by Darkest of the Hillside Thicketscourtesy of Divine Industries.Inc.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Did you hear the One Man speech correctly?

]]>01:54:32noRevCast 231: Planes and the Apes - July 2014 MoviesThu, 24 Jul 2014 20:17:30 +0000It's July, which means it is hot and sticky in most of North America (even you Seattle!). What better way to beat the heat than heading out to the theater to catch a flick. But with so much choice, how do you decide where to enjoy the air conditioning? Well, never fear, co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Tegan Hendrickson to discuss the upcoming goodness.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by the Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What do you think about the secret reveal of Gary being a fembot?

]]>51:23noRevNews - NaNaNaNaNaNaNaNa BATDISC!Mon, 07 Jul 2014 01:51:06 +0000Back in January, a rumor was started by Conan O'Brien on Twitter that the 1966 Batman TV series, in all it's colorful, campy glory, was going to be released! At that news, RevNews host Gary Mitchel put out the Podcast Signal, and gathered Batfans Michael Gordonand Matt Cowgerto discuss this groundbreaking series.

And now that the news is official, and we have a release date, this episode of RevNews has escaped into Gotham to spill all the secrets of the Dynamic Duo! Listen in as our Panel of Prodigious Podcasters discuss the history of the show; its iconic status; what took so long for it to be released; the thorny issues of creator/image rights & the "WKRP" Problem; the Curse of Hi-Def; the importance of Google Safe Search; what they hope will be on the discs; the reactions to the show from fans & in comics; the link between grandmothers & Batman; "Serious" Batman vs "Campy" Batman; and the Lone Ranger/Green Hornet/Batman connection. Our theme music this episode is "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by Darkest of the Hillside Thicketscourtesy of Divine Industries.Inc.

]]>49:15noRevNews - Assassins Creed: White Man-Troversy 2014Thu, 03 Jul 2014 17:06:02 +0000E3 has come and gone! Yay! We're getting a new Assassin's Creed game! Yay! You can't play a female character in multiplayer in it! Wait, what? This news has caused a flurry of discussions about women gamers, female & minority representation in gaming, and more. To sort through all these thorny issues, RevNews host Gary Mitchel has gathered together Geek Gaming Gurus Mark Finn, Tegan Hendricksonand newcomer to the RevNews, Scott Clark from The Hollywood Outsider! Listen in as they discuss Mark's disdain for twitch gamers stabbing each other in the head; the role of women in AC before now & Ubisoft's success in the past dealing with gender/racial issues; the perception of gaming as a "boy's club" & where this mistaken belief may have originated; Gary makes Tegan speak for her generation; Mark, Gary & Tegan's love for FemShep from Mass Effect; the role that we all need to play in these discussions, no matter our race or creed; Mark, Tegan and Scott's love of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag; and the importance of games in what they can do that other forms of entertainment can't.

]]>01:30:13noRevCast 230: Edge of Extinction - June 2014 MoviesTue, 01 Jul 2014 18:59:39 +0000June has come and gone, but we have not forgotten it. In fact, this episode is our look at the June moveis before they came out! Our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Michael Emond to look at what Hollywood is offering to celbrate the beginning of summer. They have a wide ranging discussion including what makes something funny, why Pixar is doing sequels, an anti-DC rant and Gary gets a lesson in Canadian place names. THere is a lot going on, so settle in with your favourite lemonade like drink and enjoy.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by the Darkes of the Hillside Thikets, courtesy of Divince Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What would be the Canadian Transformer: a zamboni or a beer truck?

]]>01:03:42noRevCast 229: Marvelish Monsters - May 2014 MoviesSun, 15 Jun 2014 20:57:00 +0000MAY! It's Victoria Day in Canada and Memorial Day in the US. It's the beginning of summer for summer. Which means the ice is finally melting in Canada. Because the weather is so nice, Hollywood saves its extra special stuff to lure us into the theater. To this end, our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel gather up Michael Falkner, Tegan Hendrickson, Nathan Laws and newcomer to our merry band, authot Dan Haight to discuss the possible choices for the month.

And there is so much going on here! The mere mention of Brian Blessed changes our opinion of a movie! Our podcaster comes up with yet another brilliant idea - the League of Extraordinary Serial Killers (Hollywood, call us!). And we nominate the third patron saint of the podcast.

In fact there was so much going on that this is a longish podcast. Which is part of the reason it is late. The other is some technical issues that took a long time to clean up.

]]>01:19:45noRevNews - The Vong GoodbyeWed, 28 May 2014 02:00:05 +0000Once more, millions of fans are crying out in terror, as hundreds of books, games and movies are suddenly silenced! Yes, Disney has announced that the Star Wars Expanded Universe is no longer cannon! What does this mean? What are they thinking? Why did this happen?

Listen in as Tegan reveals her love of the shenanigans in "The Courtship of Princess Leia"; Gary and Phantom's desire for Star Wars Land; Chewbacca as Star Wars' weird hairy uncle; Phantom's excellent points on fan fic; Which EU book is a space opera romance with Fabio; and The Dark Times of the Internet.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Do you miss Bea Arthur being cannon?

]]>01:09:18noRevCast 228: No Time for Podcast Dr. JonesFri, 16 May 2014 23:44:20 +0000Last year we did an Indie Podcast, but we had WAY MORE to say, so our hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel invited Mark Finn, Nathan Laws and Michael Gordon to talk about Indie and his movies. There are lots of inside secrets and interesting discussion. In fact there is so much in here, this is only the first part. So come and join us for Part II.1 of our Raiders discussion.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. How much Indi is too much Indi?]]>40:39noRevCast 227: No Time for Podcast Dr. Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark Pt II.1Sun, 04 May 2014 00:02:41 +0000Last year we did an Indie Podcast, but we had WAY MORE to say, so our hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel invited Mark Finn, Nathan Laws and Michael Gordon to talk about Indie and his movies. There are lots of inside secrets and interesting discussion. In fact there is so much in here, this is only the first part. So come and join us for Part II.1 of our Raiders discussion.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. How much Indi is too much Indi?

]]>58:29noRevNews - Agents of O.M.G.W.T.F.Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:29:29 +0000Captain America: The Winter Soldier has come out, and is winning at the box office! It's full of revelations and changes that rock the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Meanwhile, on TV, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. not only ties into the movie, but is finally picking up steam and becoming the show we all hoped that it would be!

Listen in as Tegan reveals her human IMDB powers; the inadvertent foreshadowing of milk; how Cap could be Marvel's answer to Assassin's Creed; the differences between the Marvel movies, the Spider-Man movies and the DC movies; Gary is assigned homework; Marvel's need to get on the ball with Jessica Drew; and how much our crew want to see the kick-ass women of Marvel in their own projects. And to watch Hugh Jackman and Robert Downey Jr. do Jell-O wrestling.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Do you Trust in Marvel; Trust in Joss?

]]>01:29:25noRevCast 226: Winter is Going . . . We Hope - April 2014 MoviesFri, 11 Apr 2014 01:34:18 +0000It may be hard to believe but that it is spring when when the robin has kicked in our door and stollen the electric blankets, but according to our calendars, the season of rebirth is upon us. Hollywood has joined in with spring surprises of their own. Our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Tegan Hendrickson and Nathan Laws to look at the movies coming out this month. Suprisingly, they talk about more than Captain America.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Would you listen to an hour of squee?

]]>01:11:37noRevNews: 2013 Year in Review - The Year in Movies!Sun, 30 Mar 2014 19:41:37 +0000Presenting RevNews' final look back at 2013, the Year in Movies! Listen in as our gathering of film fans,Gary Mitchel,Deanna Toxopeus andTegan Hendickson review the genre movies that came out last year; what they thought would be good, and then holding their feet to the fire about if they were right or not.

Also covered is Gary and Deanna's abiding (perhaps *too* abiding) fondness of Michael Falkner (who was unable to join in on this episode's fun) & Tegan; the solution for a new place for everyone to send the RevCast's hatemail as WhatTheCast has folded; Nick Cage's need to embrace his inner crazy; and what extreme measures it takes to make Deanna to actually want to watch a Shatner movie!

And beware of SPOILERS, as they cover all the movies in the depth they deserve.

Our theme music this episode is "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries.Inc. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Do you think that Michael needs to get a restraining order against Deanna & Gary?

]]>01:37:55noRevCast 225: Last Call - Alcohol in Genre FictionSun, 23 Mar 2014 18:37:38 +0000Booze! It is something that seems to permiate all of genre fiction. From Metaphor to Comic Relief, it exists myriad of forms. Our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down with Tegan Hendrickson to discuss how alcohol is used in various works of genre. They get deep at some points, and downright silly at others. It is the RevCast after all.

Some of the places that we mentioned in our rundown of bars (the ones with some kind of Internet presence).

]]>01:12:21noRevCast 224: A Flood of Muppets Divergent - March 2014 MoviesSat, 15 Mar 2014 13:31:34 +0000It's March, and while Spring may not yet have arrived in your neck of the woods, Hollywood has brought you a delicious crop of new movies to tempt you out of your basement and into their sticky bottomed theaters. Our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Tegan Hendrickson and Michael Falkner to discuss the months offerings.

But we know you also come to the RevCast for the patter too. In this episode, Gary hates on Walter from the Muppets and Deanna discovers a way to get revenge on Gary for all that devil crap.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Do Daleks floating in space make you cringe?

]]>01:17:37noRevCast 223: Fantastic! The Ninth DoctorWed, 26 Feb 2014 12:17:22 +0000Last year was Doctor Who's big 50th, and as part of our look back at Doctor's history, we recorded this awesome episode, our co-hostsDeanna Toxopeus andGary Mitchel sat down withTegan Hendrickson andGraeme Burk to discuss Christopher Eccleston's run as the man in the blue box. There look at the Doctor and his companions and how this season set the base for the Tennant season that followed.

Taped before the 50th anniversary special, this episode was delaye due to technical difficulties and bandwith issues. This will explain why some of the references are a little dated.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" byDarkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Do Daleks floating in space make you cringe?

]]>01:16:23noRevCast 222: Google Hangouts Hates Us - February 2014 MoviesTue, 18 Feb 2014 00:21:06 +0000It's February and it's time to talk movies. But what is out there that you might want to spend your hard earned money on? What is the perfect Geek Date Night movie? What should you see? Well, never fear! The RevCast Crew is here. We have our co-hosts with the mostest, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel along with the one, the only Tegan Hendrickson and the man who can only be described as the Gary Enabler, Michael Falkner to discuss what is out there.

In this edition, we take an NC-17 diversion in the midst of discussing the Lego Movie (it's not as bad as it sounds) and we learn that this podcast is group therapy for Gary.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Who would you clone?

]]>49:11noRevCast 221: - Behold With Trembling Wonder: Mighty ThorSun, 09 Feb 2014 01:01:35 +0000The God of Thunder! Odinson! Bjorn! Point Break! That's right, this time round we are talking Thor. And his hammer. Our hostess with the mostest Deanna Toxopeus is joined by Tegan Hendrickson and Michael Emond. When their Marvel and Norse Mythology knowledge combine, you get a funny and fact-cilled look at the Son of Asgard and Midgard. And blissfully absent of a mention of where the Devil might be going.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Would you touch Thor's hammer?

]]>54:00no Our hostess with the mostest Deanna Toxopeus is joined by...]]>RevNews: 2013 Year in Review - The Year in Who, Part Two!Fri, 31 Jan 2014 03:40:00 +0000The RevNews look back at 2013, in it's role as the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, continues! Rejoin our gathering of Podcast Lords (with funny hats); Gary Mitchel, Tegan Hendrickson, Mike Gordonand Bobby Nash, as they discuss the rest of the year's events.

In this half, they cover The 50th Anniversary Special, the Five-ish Doctors, the retrospectives, "An Adventure in Time and Space" and the Christmas special, which contains Smith's departure and Capaldi's arrival.

It's that time of year. Those films that Hollywood had any faith in were released in December. What is left is slim pickings. And that is what our Deanna Toxopeusand Gary Mitchelforce slightly unwilling Tegan Hedricksonand Michael Falknerto talk about. Between the discussions about fart jokes and cloning Aaron Eckheart, Gary manages to come up with an idea that will be stolen by Hollywood by the time you have finished listening to the podcast.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Who would you clone?

]]>56:12noRevNews: 2013 Year in Review - The Year in Who, Part One!Sat, 25 Jan 2014 16:07:00 +0000It's not every show that makes it five years, much less 50! So this was a very big year for our favorite mad man with a box! In 2013 Doctor Who had a new (half) season, audio adventures, retrospectives, and a world-wide simulcast of the 50th Anniversary Special!

With so much to examine, Gary Mitchel has called in Whovian experts Tegan Hendrickson, Mike Gordonand Bobby Nashto look at all the high and low points for our favorite Time Lord's banner year.

Our band of spandex experts also delve into what Marvel & DC are doing right (and wrong) with their shows, their movie franchises, what changes they'd like to see/not see. Then Deanna & Shaun pitch about sixteen Arrow spin-off shows, and barely contain their nerdgasams.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Are you jumping up and down on your couch?

]]>01:10:29noRevNews: 2013 Year in Review - Superhero TV, Part OneTue, 07 Jan 2014 01:51:00 +0000RevNews continues its look back at the highs and lows of 2013, this time talking all about Superheroes on your TV screen! Specifically two sets of heroes, DC's "Arrow" and MARVEL's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."!

To fully (and at length!) discuss these very different shows, RevNews host Gary Mitchel has called in RevCast host and Black Canary expert Deanna Toxopeus; MARVEL maven Nathan Laws; and Flash Fanatic Shaun Rosado! This crew of super podcasters had so much to say that we had to make this one a two-parter!

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. So which flavor of Amell do you prefer?

]]>01:06:48noRevCast 219: 2013 Alabama Phoenix Festival EditionFri, 03 Jan 2014 21:41:00 +0000As 2014 starts, we bring you the TV panel from the 2013 Alabama Phoenix Festival lead by RevolutionSF co-founder, Joe Crowe. Joining him on the panel are Steve Charleson and Janina Gavankar. Yes, that Janina Gavankar. THey talk about the fall 2013 TV season, but more importantly Janina talks about the business. There's even a point where she live tweets Pee Wee Herman. PEE WEE HERMAN!!!! So curl up with your MP3 playing device and enjoy this awesome panel.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Who do you think is crickling the plastic?

]]>59:24noRevNews: 2013 Year in Review Part One: Games!Sun, 29 Dec 2013 02:59:00 +0000Once more we've come to the end of another solar cycle, which means it's once again time to take a fond (and sometimes un-fond) look back at the highs and lows of 2013.

In the first of these special episodes, RevNews host Gary Mitchel has blown on the cartridges, pulled out the save files and loaded in Player 1: Tegan Hendrickson & Player 2: Christina Janke to discuss the year in video games! From the new Console Wars, to Steam Sales and Humble Bundles, there was a lot to talk about!

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Did the end of "The Last of Us" give you all the feels?

]]>59:57noRevCast 218 - Desolation of DinosaursWed, 11 Dec 2013 02:57:00 +0000It's December and admits the Oscar bait, there a few offerings for us geeks. But which one to you use that gift card from Aunt Gertrude to go see? Well, never fear, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined again by Tegan Hedrickson to discuss movies and make recommendations for you. Stick around to the end, because Gary gets into some shenanigans that are crazy, even by his standards.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Would you sass Deanna?

]]>56:50noRevCast 217: Twilight Zone - Dragon Con 2013 American Sci-Fi Classics Track.Sun, 08 Dec 2013 14:01:24 +0000Did you not get a chance to attend Dragon Con? Were you there, but missed the Twilight Zone panel? Well never fear, in this special edition of the RevCast we have the recording of the panel for your listening pleasure. Hosted by our very own Gary Mitchel, it features the talents of Shaun Rosado, Anthony Taylor and Don Harden (who is inharge of tech for the track and is apparently a wonderful human being. Joe and Gary can not say enough nice things about him. We have the emails to prove it.)

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Which episode scared the crap out of you?

]]>57:26noRevCast 216: Ender's Dark World is Catching FireFri, 29 Nov 2013 00:27:21 +0000It's November and Hollywood has stuffed the theater full of cndied yams and turkeys in cinema form. But which should be added to your plate and which are just goigng to give you a tummy ache? Never fear, our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel join with "Not Tegan" a.k.a. Michael Falkner, and Nathan Laws. as they discuss the upcoming movie season. So sit back,open up a button and enjoy.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Which movie is going to have you comingback for seconds?

]]>01:48:34noRevCast 215: Machete Don't Podcast - October 2013 MoviesMon, 11 Nov 2013 03:47:31 +0000October. The time for horror movies, or so one thinks. Sadly, Hollywood thinks it time for other kinds of movie, leaving Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchel and Tegan Hendrickson grasping at straws. Still, it's a worthwhile podcast to listen to as lament Hollywood's inadequacy.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com.How much do you enjoy blasts from the past?

]]>40:55noRevNews: Who's There? - Finding New Episodes of the DoctorMon, 04 Nov 2013 11:50:00 +0000They were thought to be lost forever in the Time Vortex, but classic episodes of everyone's favorite Mad Man with a Box have been discovered! Just in time for his 50th anniversary, nine parts of the Second Doctor's run are returned to us!

To discuss this news, RevNews host Gary Mitchel has crossed timelines with expert Whovians Nathan Laws and Mike Gordon to go over how the episodes were lost, found, and the importance of their recovery in Doctor Who history.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Do you have any blue film canisters in your attic?

]]>47:14noRevCast 214 - Upcoming Fall 2013 TV seasonSun, 03 Nov 2013 00:45:00 +0000It's a look at the new gener shows, just as the November sweeps start. What will your podcast crew be watching? What will they be skipping? Where do they think you will put your TV time? And for the first time in recorded history, Tegan hasn't researched something. The horror! The horror!

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Are you as disappointed in Tegan as we are?

]]>01:02:56noRevCast 213: Riddiculously Low Chance You're Going to the Theater This Month - September 2013 MoviesFri, 18 Oct 2013 01:08:00 +0000It's another blast from the past as we catch up on our editing here at the RevCast. This time we bring you what we thought about the September movies back in July. But that month's gone, you say. No matter, we have a fascinating dscussion about linking Peter Lorre to Joseph Gordon-Levitt in a sixth degree of Kavin Baconish kind of way AND Gary snipes at Deanna for going off topic. I know. GARY!!! So come join Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchel and Tegan Hendrickson as they talk September movies. In August. Even though it's now October. And stay for the post, cause AWESOME!!!!, if a bit spoilerific.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Which movie's cast do you memorize?

]]>52:31noRoundtable 212: Wolverine - Claws for CelebrationSat, 12 Oct 2013 14:12:09 +0000Hey bub! Wolverine is one of the best know superheroes in the world. One of the most popular too. Did we mention that he was Canadian? Cause he is. For that reason alone, Deanna Toxopeus wanted to do a podcast about him. Gary Mitchel agreed, because Marvel!. Joining them are RevSF's man from Japan David Farnell and, new to the RevCast, Nathan Laws. Join in the discission ranges from comics, to TV, to movies, to video games. And Nathan proves that he knows Deanna well.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Tell us your opinion: How long are your sideburns.

]]>01:28:06noRevCast 211 - CIty of Kick Ass Movies - August 2013 MoviesSun, 29 Sep 2013 11:32:58 +0000Remember August! We do too. So much that we wanted to bring you this movie preview about the August movies. It has Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchel and Tegan Hendrickson telling you which movies were worth watching in august. So you can get in your Tardis and go back and see them. Plus there is a far too long discussion on Percy Jackson in this episode. It's value added podcasting!!!

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Tell us your opinion: Do you use a Delorean instead?

]]>01:09:10noRevCast 210: DragonCon Special!Wed, 18 Sep 2013 01:10:53 +0000DragonCon! The other large fan-run science fiction convention that all the cool geeks were at the Labour Day weekend! And once aain, RevSF had a team deeply embedded, covering all the bases, causing mayhem at every turn. Our co-host Gary Mitchel sat down with Jessa Phillips and AWARD WINNING AUTHOR(tm) Bobby Nash to discuss the highs and lows of this year's convention. So grab a cup of your favourite locally produced beverage and enjoy.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What shows did we miss that were your favourite?

]]>57:58noRevCast 209: WorldCon SpecialTue, 10 Sep 2013 11:21:04 +0000Texas was the host of the latest WorldCon and our comics editor, Sarah Arnold, gathered up the Revolutionaries who were attending the con to discuss some of the cool things they saw. There is a very nice discussion about the academic track of the conference. So join Matthew Bey, Jayme Lynn Blaschke, David Farnell, Peggy Hailey There's even a cameo by author Joe R. Lansdale.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What shows did we miss that were your favourite?

]]>27:11noRevCast 208 - By The Powers of Geek-Skull: 80s Sci-Fi Cartoons - Part IIWed, 04 Sep 2013 10:57:18 +0000It's part II of our calvcade of fun, where our esteemed panel talks about their facvourite cartoons and why they worked. So come joine our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel as well as Mark Finn, Phantom Troublemaker, John S. Drew, and (briefly) Joe Crowe as they discuss their favourite shows from the decade. Stay for Mark's unique observation about what taping a podcast is like.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What shows did we miss that were your favourite?

]]>59:42noRevCast 207: By The Powers of Geek-Skull: 80s Sci-Fi Cartoons Part 1Sun, 01 Sep 2013 00:59:11 +0000Saturday mornings in the 80s were awesome. Sugary ceral. A morning in your PJs in front of the TV watching sweet, sweet cartoons!!!!Our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel gather up an all-star panel, Mark Finn, Phantom Troublemaker, John S. Drew, and (briefly) Joe Crowe to discuss their favourite shows from the era. There is no shortage of laughter, heckling and sugar coated memories. In fact, there is so much going on that this episode had to be broken in two! So download Part I and then come back in a day or two for part two.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What was up with the fur speedos anyways?

]]>01:06:51noRevNews: Batfleck RisingWed, 28 Aug 2013 10:49:00 +0000

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a new Batman: Ben Affleck! And as it does, the online nerd community reacts with the calm, reasoned response we've come to expect: outrage, hair-tearing and angry, threatening comments. *sigh*

So once more RevNews host Gary Mitchel turned on the Nerd Signal to call Deanna Toxopeus, Tegan Hendrickson, Michael Falkner, and Nathan Laws to discuss the announcement and the fan (over)reaction; talk about what they would (and would not) like to see in the upcoming movie; discuss why the geek community seems to be reacting so badly to everything these days; and to try to get everyone to CALM DOWN.

]]>01:09:12noRevCast 206: Pertwee - Hair and Venuvian Kung-FunSat, 17 Aug 2013 22:18:35 +0000It's time for another one of our retrospective looks at the Doctor. This time, Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchel and very special guest (and Doctor Who expert) Graeme Burk turn their eyes to the Third Doctor, as portrayed by the late John Pertwee. They look at the particular quirks of this doctor, his companions and his notable missions. There is a great discussion about the Master. We also learn that the Doctor fought more with an Akido rather than a Kung-Fu.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Jo or Sarah? Who's your fave?

]]>01:06:42noRevCast 205: We Heart Wheaton - Confessions of Former Wesley CrushersThu, 08 Aug 2013 17:44:07 +0000Wil Wheaton. Everything he touches turns to gold right now. Guest spots on some of TVs biggest shows. Several books in print. A YouTube series with tousands of followers. And convention sutograph lines that stretch for hours. But why? Why is the former Wesley now so popular? What is it about him that draws the geek? Join Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchel and Tegan Hendrickson as they analyze the magic formula of Wil's popularity. They laugh about the good bits, cry about the sad bits and marvel at the awesome bits. It's Wheatonerific!]]>01:01:22noRevcast 204: ERMAGERD PACIFIC RIM: July 2013 Geek Movie PreviewTue, 30 Jul 2013 12:11:29 +0000Before the end of July we bring you what we thoguht about the movies that were coming out this month. Tegan Hendrickson, joins our Podcast Queen Deanna Toxopeus and her co-host host Gary Mitchelto look at the offerings from Hollywood. Shocking news, Deannad actually agrees with the rest of the panel on something. Sorry, we should have had you sit down before we said that. So come join us at the movies.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Will you be watching Pacif Rim in your PJs?

]]>01:07:42noRevCast 203: Morality in Fandom - This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things Part IIWed, 10 Jul 2013 00:11:33 +0000And now for part two of the Revcast's indepth discussion on how fandom should deal with the tricky moral issues that crop up from time to time. Once again, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel talk with Tegan Hendrickson about a variety of different issues that have cropped up and how well or poorly they were handled. They come to some sort of concensus at the end, but like any complicated issue, there is no black or white, one-size fit all answers here. It's an honest and engaging discussion.

This time, they will discuss Zack Snyder's directing; the role of critics; Jessa & Tegan's bonding over The Expendables; the portrayal of Pa Kent; product placement in films; if seven minutes of punching is too much or not enough; the BIG moment that has fans divided; what they'd like to see in the next movie, and more!

Our theme music this episode is "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Do you think Superman and Zod should have had a longer or shorter fight?

]]>01:11:56noRoundtable 202: This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things - Morality and Fandom Part IThu, 04 Jul 2013 16:03:49 +0000Fandom is a big community, so there is bound to be confllicting ideas around issues. But how should the Geek world deal with the thorny moral issues? Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus sits down with Gary Mitchel and Tegan Hendrickson todiscuss the options. They range from engagement to boycott to shunning to mockery. This episode ran long, so this is the first installment of our two parter.

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]]>45:04noRevNews - Fans of Steel - Part 1Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:49:38 +0000RevNews: Fans of Steel - Superman has a new movie out! Much like every other big nerd movie this year, geeks are having a huge kerfuffle about it.

Together, in the first part of this episode, they will discuss what worked in Man of Steel; how it separates itself from the Donner movies; the coolness of Jedi-El; how Lois Lane is responsible for the destruction of Metropolis; Faora-Ul: Fully Clothed Badass; Superman: The InfoDump; Kryptioan facial & chest hair and more!

Our theme music this episode is "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Remember, this episode is made of PURE SPOILERITE!]]>47:36noRevCast 201: Kneel Before Zombies - June 2013 MoviesSun, 23 Jun 2013 13:01:00 +0000It's Movie Time kids! And this time, it's June. In this supersized episode, our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel invited Tegan Hendrickson and Michael Falkner to discuss all the upcoming genre flicks. List as Deanna rants about sequels to Pixar movies. There is also a plea for hate mail directed at Gary to come to Deanna. So much fun: so little time!

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]]>01:16:02noRevcast 200: Stargate - 10,000 Episodes Can't Be Wrong - Part IIMon, 17 Jun 2013 22:33:00 +0000And now the second part of our magnum opus on the long running series, Stargate. The gangs all here as co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel return with Jessa Phillips and Michael Falkner tolook at the spin-off series and anything else that they didn't manage to cover in the first podcast. So dial home and listen to the fun!

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]]>53:02noESOHookUp.mp3Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:59:43 +0000BIG NEWS!!!! With the 200 fast approaching, the the Roundtable has news for you! Download this wonderful bit of newsiness from us to find out. No spoilers here. OK. Just one. The 200 show is more Stargate, not clips. But those are coming.

Our theme music this episode is "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries.

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]]>00noRoundtable 199: Stargate: 10,000 Episodes Can't Be Wrong Part 1Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:30:00 +0000Stargate, the long running series that mosst of us have watched at least once, in one of its incarnations, is the topic for discussion this week. Our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down with Jessa Phillips and Michael Falkner to look at all the characters, mythos, plot twists and British-Comlumbia-like-planets that inhabited this series. And given that there were movies, three TV series, games and one horrible animated series, this one had to be split up into two, count-em, two episodes. It's the two-parter you dreamed of. So dial the stargate to home and settle in for a talk.

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]]>01:00:56noRoundtable 198 - May 2013 Sci-Fi Movie Preview: Iron CumberbatchSat, 01 Jun 2013 15:22:43 +0000Just as the month ends, we bring you our May movie preview! So timely! But this episode is worth listening to as Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down with Tegan Hendrickson and Sarah A. Arnold to discuss the upcoming movies. We learn about the forces of "meh", Deanna gets harrased about her Canadian obsession and, sit down for this one, Deanna is wrong about something. So get nostalgic with us and enjoy the show.

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]]>55:07noRevNews: Star Trek Into Darkness: The Wrath of Fans!Thu, 30 May 2013 00:54:10 +0000Once more, the nerd community is having a kerfuffle! The argument, this time, is about the second (and probably last as he's jumping franchises,) J. J. Abrams helmed Trek flick; Star Trek Into Darkness! Geeks are debating more continuity changes, villain identities, casting choices, and more!

To go over all these issues and more, RevNews host Gary Mitchel has gathered expert nerds Tegan Hendrickson and Michael Falkner to not only review the movie, but examine all the plot twists (spoiler warning!), the characters, the differences and the causes thereof between the timelines, and more!

Our theme music this episode is "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries.

]]>01:04:08noRoundtable 197 - Distopian Young Adult Sci-Fi & Fantasy: The Boom Continues - when did this happen?Thu, 23 May 2013 01:26:20 +0000If you've been paying attention recently, you may noticed that your kid's Scholastic flyer is full of dystopian books about the end of the world. When the heck did this happen? Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down with YA expert, Amy Sturgis to look at the phenomenon of dystopian kids fiction. Together they realize that it's not that new a trend, giving you the listener some favourite books from the past 50 or so years. In addition, Deanna manages to link Twilight to teen rebellion and Gary proves that he is on to something.

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]]>01:10:43noRevNews:Armor Wars: Iron Man 3 Controversy!Mon, 20 May 2013 00:42:15 +0000Iron Man 3, the first film of MARVEL: Phase Two is out! And not only does it bring back Tony, Pepper and the gang, it has started a huge nerd kerfuffle not seen since, well, the last big super-hero movie! With the fandom arguing about SPOILER, host Gary Mitchel asked The Phantom Troublemaker (http://www.needlessthingssite.com) and Tegan Hendrickson (http://www.justtegan.com/) to join him in a spoiler-filled discussion that covers every facet of the movie.

Our trio reviews the film, cover the *all* the plot twists, the character arcs, how the film fits in with the rest of the Marvel movies, comics vs movies, and just about everything else to do with Tony's latest solo adventure. Not even the end of the show can't stop the discussion!

Our theme music this episode is "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. So what did you think of when SPOILER did SPOILER, making SPOILER SPOILER?

]]>01:02:12noRoundtable 196: 196 Reasons George Takei Is AwesomeWed, 15 May 2013 02:33:50 +0000Oh my! Is there anyone more popular with geeks than George Takei? The RevCast doesn't think so. This is why co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel invited Tegan Hendrickson to discuss all things Takei. They look at his career, his sexuality and his re-invention of himself using social media. There's also a discussion about Deanna's crush on him when she was six. So sit back and practice your best Sulu impression as you listen to the podcast.

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]]>51:48noRoundtable 195: April 2013 Sci-Fi Movie Preview: Evil Dead and ScaryWed, 08 May 2013 11:29:07 +0000In this lost episode, co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel join up with Tegan Hendrickson to discuss the movies of April. Tegan and Deanna discover that they are clones in this episode and Gary is, well, Gary. So cuddle up and find out if our hosts are clairvoiant or not.

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]]>39:56noRoundtable 194: Flyhard! 75 years of SupermanFri, 03 May 2013 00:48:34 +0000Part two of our celebration of the Big Blue Boy scout's 75th anniversary. Returning to the discussion with co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are Michael Falkner, Mark Finn and Joe Crowe. There is a discussion of the cultural impact of Superman, as well as Mark actually frothing at the mouth when Deanna refernces Doctor Who. It is a nerdgasmic corn-a-copia.

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]]>48:07noRoundtable 193: Fly hard! 75 years of Superman - Pt. 1Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:50:02 +0000The Big Blue Boy Scout is 75 years young this year, leading co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel to gather together an all star panel for a discussion. Joining them are Supes enthusiasts Michael Falkner, Mark Finn and Joe Crowe. Listen as the not only talk about Superman, but also mock Deanna's Canada obsession. In fact these guys had so much to talk about, that this is the first part of a two parter. So fig out the underoos and setlle in for a much needed bit of nostalgia and debate.

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]]>49:06noRevNews 130406 - Disney Buys Lucasfilm II: The Mouse Strikes Back!Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:59:49 +0000It is a dark time for fandom. Six short months ago, many nerds were shocked by purchase of Luasfilm by Disney. This news gave some a sense of renewed hope for the Star Wars franchise. Others have cried out in terror, based on recent closures and cancelations of Lucasfilm properties.

Now, in a secret base, Gary Mitchel has rounded up expert nerds Jessa Phillips, Shaun Rosado, Michael Falkner, and Tegan Hendrickson to discuss all the post-purchase events, put them in perspective, and then once more wildly speculate on where they think Star Wars can or should go from here.

Our theme music this episode is "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Do you think this deal is getting worse all the time?

]]>50:40noRoundtable 192: Bookclub #4 - Nine Princes in AmberMon, 15 Apr 2013 11:29:00 +0000It's bookclub time again! This time our podcast queen, Deanna Toxopeus hands the reins over to Van Allen Plexico to lead a book podcast on Roger Zelazny's classic, Nine Princess in Amber. Joining them are Margaret-Anne Park and Michael Emond. It is a spirited discussion as not all are fans of the book.

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]]>01:10:50noRoundtable 191 - Gerry Anderson: Thunderbirds Forever: RevolutionSF Remembers Gerry AndersonThu, 04 Apr 2013 01:15:55 +0000The great Gerry Anderson, creator of Thunderbirds, Space 1999 and Stingray! And SO MUCH MORE!! Co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down with very special guest star and Gerry Anderson expert, Anthony Taylor to reminise about Supermarionation, Supermacromation, the datability of the Tracy boys (Virgil FTW!) and the unfilmed Bond script. There is also talk about the very special tributes at Gerry's funeral and details about the upcoming TV reboot. FAB!

A reminder about our feedback address. revcast@revolutionsf.com . Tell us what you think about the Roundtable! Do you like your puppets with or without strings?

]]>55:32noRoundtable 190 - March 2013 Movies: March 2013 Sci-Fi Movie Preview: Exorcism and RetaliationWed, 03 Apr 2013 00:49:37 +0000No this is not a late April Fool's joke, this is really our look at the movies coming out in March 2013. Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel gather Tegan Hendrickson and Michael Falkner to discuss what lies at the end of Hollywood's movie rainbow. Gary even has a geek meltdown over the title of a film. It's goodness that is worth listening too.

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]]>01:04:53noRoundtable 189 - Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor - Curls, teeth and scarfSat, 23 Mar 2013 20:04:12 +0000It's Doctor Who time again, kiddies. Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel return with their very special guest (and Doctor Who expert) Graeme Burk to discuss the Fourth Doctor. They spend time looking at how actor Tom Baker played the Doctor, as well as notable companions and story lines. There is even time for juicy gossip. Grab some jelly babies, and sit back to enjoy the discussion.

Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries. A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Jelly baby?

]]>01:07:06noRoundtable 188: The Towering Triumps fo the Teen TitansMon, 11 Mar 2013 22:21:47 +0000Teen Titans, Go! Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down to discuss one of the greates teams in comics, the Teen Titans. They trace the history of the group from its origins in the 60s to the great reboot by Wolvman and Perez to the later incarnations. There are stops on TV in animation and the Tiny Titans comics for younger children. Deanna and Gary trade trivia knowledge trying to prove who knows more about the Titans. So order in some pizza and listen to the discussion. Stay past the end for a spontaneous rendition of the Titans Theme.

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]]>01:09:44noRoundtable 187 - Non-Fan Spouses and How We Fear TheirFri, 08 Mar 2013 02:27:50 +0000There are those of us geeks who marry outside the clan, who bring strangers into our mysteries. What does this do to the average geek's life? Are all the collectables shoved into boxes? Does Real Houswives replace Doctor Who? Are tailgate parties manditory parts of your future? Well, our podcast Queem Deanna Toxopeus rounds up Michael Emond, Michael Falkner and Rosalyn Falkner to discuss the impact of spouses who are not geeks on our fandom pursuits.

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]]>58:44noRevNews: 2012 Year in Review: Movies Part 2Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:59:56 +0000RevNews: 2012 Year in Review - The Year in Movies: Part Two.Rejoin or panel of Tegan Hendrickson, Michael Falkner, Podcast Queen Deanna Toxopeus and host Gary Mitchelas they finish their look back at the geek movies of 2012: July to December.

Tune in to see what they have to say about the second half of the year, which movies they loved or hated, proclaim one movie none of them have actually seen yet to be the best pick of that month, and how well they predicted the qualities of the movies before they were released into the wild.

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]]>01:01:48noRevNews: 2012 Year in Review: Movies Part IFri, 22 Feb 2013 02:41:48 +0000RevNews: 2012 Year in Review - The Year in Movies: Part One.

Until we find The Lost Video (Games & TV) episode, RevNews brings you the last of our looks back at 2012, this time examining the year in film! Listen in as Tegan Hendrickson, Michael Falkner and our lovely Podcast Queen Deanna Toxopeus join Gary as they reminisce about geek movies of the first half of 2012: January to June.

Not only does our panel talk about which movies succeeded or failed, but Gary has pulled out the list of our predictions from last year's Roundtable movie episodes to see if we were right in our predictions. See if we were right, or have egg on our faces! Because we had an omelette for breakfast.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What was your favorite Joss movie last year?

]]>56:28noRoundtable 186: February 2013 Movies - From Warm Bodies to Dark SkiesTue, 19 Feb 2013 03:35:05 +0000It's movie time kids! And while February is normally a time for love, we here at the Roundtable have learned it is also a time for bad movies. Really bad. So our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down with Tegan Hendrickson to talk about Zmobie Rom Com (Something Gary predicted. Where is his money Hollywood?) and other things that might just entice you to the theater.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Should Gary get royalties? Or should he just be shot?

]]>44:59noRoundtable 185: Podcasts! Why Does it Always Have to Be Podcasts? - The Raiders (ahem) TrilogyMon, 04 Feb 2013 03:59:27 +0000INDY!!! INDY!!! Yes, listeners, we decided it was time to look at the wonderful Indiana Jones series of movies. Our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down with Michael Falkner and Tegan Hendrickson to talk about our favourite fedora loving archeologist. There are heavy discussion about whether the series is three or four movies long, rebooting, the impact of the series and what the heck went wrong with the fourth movie. So as you embark on your blimp ride, sit back and llisten to our tribute to one of the best action heroes ever.]]>01:21:57noRoundtable 184: RevolutionSF 10th Anniversary - The Contributors Part 2Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:53:00 +0000RevolutionSF turned 10 years old in 2012, and continuing in our fine tradition of celbrating things after they happened, we bring you the third of our "look backs". This time, it's the Contributors Part 2, a group of RevSF contributors who were recruited to work with RevSF after it went live. In addition to our hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel there is also Matt Cowger, Matthew Bey and David Farnell to talk about their coming to RevSF, best moments from the boards and worst movies they watched for RevSF. There's even a reference to Uwe Boll. So go grab a nice hot chocolate and settle in for a trip down memory lane.

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]]>01:03:42noRountable 183: January 2013 MoviesFri, 18 Jan 2013 00:44:03 +0000Did you know there are movies in January? Did you know that there are genre movies in January? Well we did! So just after Christmas Gary Mitchel andMichael Falkner sat down to discuss these movies. The good, the bad and the WTF? (Our Podcast Queen was abasent due to the flu/plague/contagion that has spread across North America. This is also why this episode is being released in mid-January.) And they also manage to spend some time talking about the Hobbit. Imagine that!

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]]>30:41noRoundtable 182: The Lonely God - Examining the Tenth DoctorSat, 12 Jan 2013 15:33:05 +0000As part of the celebration of Doctor Who's 50th anniversary, we present the first in a new on-going series of episodes looking at the various incarnations of the Doctor. This time round, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by very special guest (and Doctor Who expert) Graeme Burk. They discuss the tenth Doctor, including character motivations, companions, story lines and costumes. There is even a discussion of Ten vs the Tenth Doctor. So grab your sonic screwdriver and settle in for this look at the Tenth Doctor. Brilliant!

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]]>56:55noRoundtable 181: Piledrives to Warp Drives - Wrestling and Sci-FiSun, 30 Dec 2012 14:31:00 +0000Were you confused when Sy-Fy added wrestling to their lineup? And not just because they forgot how to spell Sci-Fi? Then join host Gary Mitchel as he, and Orenthal V. Hawkins and David Perry step inside the squared circle to explain why it's not as unlikely a mixture as you might think. They go to the mat to look beyond the spandex and masks to dive into the history of professional wrestling and the unexpected overlaps between genre and sports entertainment.

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]]>57:11noRountable 180: Bookclub #3 Parker's The HunterWed, 26 Dec 2012 17:08:00 +0000We are taking it to the matresses this episode as we look at the Darwyn Cooke's graphic novel adaptaption of Richard Starke's seminal Parker novel The Hunter. Our bookclub leader, Michael Emond, is joined by Parker fan, Van Allen Plexico and neophytes Jessa Phillips and Deanna Toxopeus to discuss the plot, the characters and the art. The also deviate into the history of the series and give you some little tidbits you might only find if you spent hours on the Internet.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What would you take to the mattresses?

]]>01:05:17noRevNews: 2012 Year in Review - The Year in Science!Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:10:00 +0000SCIENCE!!!! That's what 2012 was full of. So in 2012 Year In Review Part Two: The Year in SCIENCE!!! our host, Gary Mitchel was joined by two actual scientists, Dr. Scott Viguie and Dr. Stephen Granade. They talk about everything from sub-atomic particles, the Curiosity rover, and even controversial issues like genetically engineered food and climate change. They also discuss ways to make science "sexy" again (Deanna's after the fact suggestion: Fishnets or Chris Hemsworth. Or both, depending on your preferences.), if Sci-Fi is still pushing science, and how we are, in some ways, already living in the future.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. How would you make Geek Science Sexy?

]]>57:42noRevNews: 2012 Year in Review - The Year of the Geek Women - 61212Sat, 15 Dec 2012 02:21:51 +0000The RevNews is back! This time host Gary Mitchel is joined by some Geek women to discuss the events that have defined Geek Women in 2012. You know that Jessa Phillips, Laura Haywood-Cory, Sarah Carless and Tegan Hendrickson are going to talk about the "real geek" controversy that has swirled around fandom this year. Spoiler: Gary gets made an honourary woman.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What do you think the greatest Geek Woman achievement was in 2012?

]]>01:00:04noRoundtable 179: An Unexpected Journey to the Movies - January 2012 MoviesThu, 06 Dec 2012 03:43:18 +0000It's December and once again, Hollywood has a Santa's bag full of goodies for moviegoers, but sadly, very little sci-fi. To that end, co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down with Michael Falkner to discuss the slim pickings. Which are puppies and which are coal in our stockings? Only Deanna, Gary and Michael know! So settle in with your hot cocoa and listen to their sage device. Also tune in for the Week in Nerdliness!

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Which one of these movies is duller than the yule log?

]]>48:14noRoundtable 178 - Geek Shaming has to Stop: Why do you bully each other?Sun, 25 Nov 2012 01:21:00 +0000This topic has been a hot one on the Interwebs recently: the tendancy for Geeks to shame others for not being Geeky enough. But where does it come from? Weren't Geeks the victims of this torture in High School? So why would they stoop so low as to join the ranks of their tormentors? These are questions that our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel have been struggling with, so they invited Michael Falkner, Jessa Phillips, Shaun Rosado and Nerdiquette 101 founder, Laura Haywood-Cory to sit down and discuss the issue. Why not listen and learn about the problem, and some amazing ways in which it is being addressed.

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]]>01:19:23noRoundtable 177 - Shaken and Stirred - A Brief History James BondThu, 15 Nov 2012 03:06:00 +0000James Bond is 50 years old and to honour his arrival into middle age, our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus sits down with Bond fans and experts, Alan J. Porter, Van Allen Plexico, and Raymond Benson to discuss the history of this iconic character. They look at the original books, the post-Flemming novels, the comics, the board game, and, of course, the movies. They talk about actors, Flemming's background, his famous notebook and how the movies snuck into the books. This is a wide ranging discussion with people who know their stuff.

]]>01:00:59noRoundtable 176: Not Cancelled Yet! Sci-Fi TV for the Fall of 2012Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:18:04 +0000This week the Roundtable's focuses on the state of TV. Our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus, gathers up Matt Cowger and Michael Emond to discuss what's good and what's not this season on TV. There is copious amounts of discussion of Arrow, and some time put aside for dumping on Beauty and the Beast. They also spend time discussing the Nerdliest Thing.

Listen in as he, Dash from the Women of Geekdom calender, Shaun Rosado of Shauncastic, RevSF's own Matt Cowger and Jessa Phillips of Good to be a Geek discuss the facts, the implications of the sale, and then venture into wild speculation on what this means for Disney, Star Wars, video games, fan films and all of nerd culture in general.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What side of the debate do you fall on?

]]>59:45noRoundtable 175: Get Wrecked! Sci-Fi Flicks for November 2012Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:20:00 +0000It's November and that means that Hollywood finally has some goodies for our popcorn outings. Co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel gather up Michael Falkner and Shaun Rosado to winnow through the offerings and decide what you shouls waste your hard earned money on. They also spend time discussing the Nerdliest Thing.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. How should Deanna explain this to Joe?

]]>54:10noRoundtable 174: Rocket Raccoon Rules - A Look At Cosmic MarvelSat, 20 Oct 2012 19:23:46 +0000It's time to talk space opera in the comic books, and to that end, our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus, gathers Van Allen Plexico and Michael Emond to discuss Marvel in Spaaaaace!. They look at the history, the characters, the upcoming movie and the influence of Jack Kirby. They also spend some time arguing about what is and is not Marvel. They also discuss the Nerdliest Thing.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Do you believe that a raccoon can fight crime?

]]>43:45noRoundtable 173: Hockey Masks, Power Tools & Mommy Issues - A Look at Jason VorheesSun, 14 Oct 2012 14:17:52 +0000It's October, and that means horror movies. Our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down with the late arriving, Joe Crowe and new Roundtable guest, The Phantom Troublemaker to discuss everyone's favourite psycopath, Jason Vorhees. It's a wide ranging discussion, involving all the movies, actors and the kills. As always, there is a discussion of the Nerdliest Thing.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Is it ever safe to make-out at camp?

]]>47:04noRoundtable 172: Book Club #2 - Summer KnightSun, 07 Oct 2012 22:00:44 +0000It's book club time! And this time, Gary Mitchel is our leader as he chooses Summer Knight by Jim Butcher. Gary is joined by Matt Cowger, Michael Emond and his co-host, Deanna Toxopeus. They discuss the magic, the fairies, the talking skull and the Pizza Lord. Honest opinions are shared, and not is all rosey in book club land. So settle in and listen to the discussion. As always, there is a discussion of the Nerdliest Thing.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. What would you do for a pizza?

(Technical difficulties which delayed the release of this episode by about a month, if you are confused about the reference to Deanna being back from the dead.)

]]>01:00:01noRoundtable 171: Taken 2 The Movies - Sci-Fi Flicks for October 2012Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:29:02 +0000It's October! And that means two things: horror movies and movies that aren't good enough for the Oscar race. Our co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sits down with Michael Faulkner to winnow through the offerings and help you decide what to spend your hard earned money on. Or illeagally gotten money. We here at the Roundtable don't judge.

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]]>39:07noRoundtable 170: LIVE!!! From Dragon*ConSat, 22 Sep 2012 15:47:00 +0000It's our second annual live episode from Dragon*Con. Listen as co-host Gary Mitchel sits down with Michael Faulkner, James Palmer and Van Allen Plexico to discuss the good things that happened at con, the wierd and the wonderful. So come relive Dargon*Con, even if you weren't there!

A reminder about our feedback address. revcast@revolutionsf.com . Does what happen at Dragon*Con stay at Dragon*Con?

]]>57:04noRoundtable 169: Better Off Dredd: Sci-Fi Movies For September 2012Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:09:00 +0000It's September. The days are getting shorter. The temperature is dropping. The kids are back in school. And Hollywood is dumping the movies they didn't think could compete with the superhero packed summer and that they know won't be getting the Oscar nods. Gary Mitchel and his very special guest star, the Chronic Rift's Michael Faulkner, dive into this slim pickings of movies to sort out what is good, if anything. Even with their discussion of their Nerdliest Thing, this is a bite-size episode.

A reminder about our feedback address. revcast@revolutionsf.com. Should Deanna die and leave Gary to do this all by himself?

]]>36:40noRoundtable 168: Force of HobbitThu, 30 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000A little book was published in 1937 that went on to change modern fantasy literature. Inspired by the stories he told his sones, J.R.R. Tolkein created a masterpiece of children's and fantasy literature. Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down with Hobbit fans, Dave Farnell and Shaney Ivey to discuss the book, its history, its impact and express their hopes for the trilogy that will begin being released this Christmas. There is a very important announcement about our boards and the Nerdliess thing, so this is a bit of a supersizer.

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]]>01:19:05noRoundtable 167: Writing and RPGs - Creating the mythosSun, 26 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000Co-host Gary Mitchel flies solo this episode as he sits down to discuss the art of writing RPGs with Shane Ivey and Adrian Bott. This supersize episode covers the fun, the struggles and the reqards of writing RPGs. In addition, there are LOADS of recommendations for places you can learn to craft your own RPGs.

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]]>01:17:05noRoundtable 166: Strange Women Lying in Ponds - Royalty in Science Fiction and FantasyTue, 14 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000Why is royalty such a prevalent form of government in Science Ficiton and Fantasy? This is the question that our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel discuss with RevSF's Man from Japan (tm) David Farnell. They explore the origins of our fascination with kings, and try to find a fantasy novel where there isn't some sort of fudal ruler. They also reach out to you, the listeners, asking you if you know of one. There is also the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News, so it is a slightly supersized version of goodness (think baker's dozen!).

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]]>01:09:43noRoundtable 165: Get Your Ass to the Theatre - August 2012 MoviesTue, 07 Aug 2012 17:31:15 +0000It's August, so summer is almost over, but before it gives its last gasp, Hollywood has brought us more films to temp us into the theater. Co-hosts Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sit down to look at the offerings and decide which ones are worth your time. There is also the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News. A bundle of fun and pseudo-expertise.

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]]>01:04:07noRoundtable 164: Green ArrowFri, 03 Aug 2012 16:57:47 +0000Oliver Queen has been many things in comics; a millionaire, a billionaire, broke, clean shaven, Van Dyked, Batman clone, sarcastic. One thing he has never been is boring. Well, OK, maybe in the 60s, but still we here at the Roundtable thought it was time that we looked at the Green Arrow's place in the DC Universe. Our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus gathers up Green Arrow expert Jayme Lynn Blaschke, Black Canary expert Jennifer Ford and DC Comics Superfan Michael Emond to discuss the Emerald Archer's history, several transformations and the highs and lows of the character.

Given that this episode was already supersized, there is no Nerd News in this episode.

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]]>01:20:26noRoundtable 163: 1982 Movies. What was in the water, and can we put it back?Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:42:00 +00001982 was a special year in film making. Modern classics such as Fanny and Alexander, Ghandi and ET were released that year. In addition, there were some films, that while bombing at the box office, have gone on to become cult classics. Movies like The Thing, Tron and Conan the Barbarian. Our co-hosts, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel, sit down with Scott Duschene to discuss their favourites of a very long list. There is also a revelation that Gary knows far too much about Scott's tattos in the Week in Nerdliness and Deanna gets herself in trouble with techinical issues. It's a packed epsiode full of laughter and fun!

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]]>01:18:12noRoundtable 162: Is George Lucas Just Messing With Us?Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:47:00 +0000Admit it, we've all been there. Enjoying a Red Bull while catching up on your Internet rumours, and BAM! George Lucas is saying something like "Star Wars was a kids movie!" or "Empire Strikes Back is a terrible movie" or "Jar Jar is the real hero of series". (OK, so we made that last one up.) Suddenly the vein on your head begins to pulse. The outer edges of your vision have turned red. The Red Bull can has been compressed so hard by your fist that a black hole has formed in your rec room.

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]]>01:30:33noRoundtable 161: Star Trek: The Next Generation - 25 years of strongly worded lettersFri, 06 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000Star Trek: The Next Generation is 25 years-old this year, and that gave our podcasters Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel to sit down with uber-fan James Palmer to discuss the series. So beam aboard as we take a supersized look at the highlights, low points, favourite characters and episodes. There is also an intersting discussion of what influenced this series. Plus there is the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News.

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]]>01:27:05noRoundtable 160: Indie PublishingTue, 03 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000The Roundtable this week turns its attention to the explosion in indie publishing that has happened in the last few years. Our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus gathers indie writers James Palmer and Van Allen Plexicoto look at the history of indie publishing, what caused the exponential growth, where they think it's going. There are also some suggestions of stuff to read from independant publishers. So grab a chair and settle in for an interesting discussion.

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That's right, people, the Roundtable is taking a look at one of the classic cheesefests of the mid 1970s, Space: 1999. So sit down with Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchel andVan Allen Plexico asthey discuss pantsuits, retooling, and Eagles. There is insight on the behind the scenes stuff. Deanna also manages to link it to seaQuest, but that should surprise no one at this point.

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]]>58:50noRoundtable 157: June 2012 Movie EditionFri, 22 Jun 2012 04:00:00 +0000Just in time for the end of June, it's the June movie podcast (insert Kermit yelling here). So pull up a chair and listen to what Deanna Toxopeus, and Gary Mitchell have to say about the first batch of summer genre movies. Were they right about Prometheus? (Probably not.) Will they be right about Brave? (Of course they will!) Did you find their Nerd News and Week in Nerdliness informative?

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]]>42:41noRoundtable 156: Avengers! Assemble for an Asswhooping!Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:00:00 +0000Avengers! That team of Marvel superheroes that aren't in the X-Men or the Fantastic Four. They got a movie in May that has been smashing records left, right and centre. So we here at the roundtable gathered up Avengers expert Van Allen Plexico to discuss the friends of Fury with Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell. SPOILER WARNING: They spend a lot of time on the movie, so if, like Deanna, you haven't seen yet, maybe you shouldn't listen.

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]]>01:05:16noRoundtable 155: 8-Bit Gaming EditionSat, 16 Jun 2012 00:23:33 +0000Ah, video games. How would we indulge our escapist fantasies without leaving our couch? Not easily. But it is the 8-Bit game that holds a special place in our heart. In all its simple, pixellated, midi-filled glory. So Deanna Toxopeus gathers Gary Mitchell and Jessa Phillips to discuss why we still are obsessed with this style of gaming, given that the dominance of the HD rig in PC and console? And they do discuss it, favourite games, controller issues and the appeal of 8-Bit. So grab a seat on the Rec Room carpet and give it a listen. In addition, there is the nerd news and week in nerdliness. How exciting!

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]]>01:06:39noParsec NominationThu, 14 Jun 2012 01:32:06 +0000Have you been wondering why the podcasts have been so slow in coming out recently? Well this is one of the reasons. The Roundtable made the long list of the Parsec nominations, so Deanna Toxopeus, and Gary Mitchell have been working hard on our clip submission. Given that we just finished it and submitted it to the competition, we thought our listeners would like to listen to the sumission. So we present it to you as a fun interstitial.

Thanks to all our listeners for their support over the last three years.

]]>09:55noRoundtable 154: May 2012 Movie EditionTue, 12 Jun 2012 10:52:33 +0000Do you remember May? So do we. And we remember that we taped a movie edition for that month, that for some reason it didn't make it out until now. So come take a walk down memory lane with Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchel andVan Allen Plexico as they look at the movies that were coming out in May and wax poetic over The Avengers. Trust us, there is a lot of time spent there. In addition, there is the nerd news and week in nerdliness. What more can you ask for? (Aside from this coming out before the end of May.)

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]]>58:13noRoudtable 153: The New PulpFri, 08 Jun 2012 11:37:14 +0000In this podcast, Deanna Toxopeus gathers three well known pulp writers, editors and aficianadoes to discuss the New Pulp movement. So listen as Van Allen Plexico, James Palmer and Tommy Hancock explain what the New Pulp is, the appeal of the genere and where a beginning reader can start.

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]]>01:11:47noRoundtable 152: seaQuest EditionSun, 03 Jun 2012 22:44:00 +0000It's finally happened. Our podcast queen, Deanna Toxopeus, has used her power to convene a seaQuest panel on the Roundtable. Joining her to discuss this much loved (and maligned) show, is Jessa Phillips and James Palmer. They talk about the appeak of the show, the characters and favourite episodes. They also spend a lot of time discussing the drama that surrounded this show, including reboots, revolving cast doors and flamewars between producers and fans. And given all that, it is not surprising that this is a supersize podcast.

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]]>01:33:55noRoundtable 151: The Hunger Games EditionWed, 23 May 2012 11:35:00 +0000It's reaping time! Podcast queen Deanna Toxopeus pulls contributors Michael Emond and Shane Ivey's names from the bowl to discuss the Hunger games. The supersize discussion, covers mostly the first book, but also contains some spoilers for the second book and the differences between the movie and the book.

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]]>01:30:11noRoudtable 150 - The Clips Edition - Pt. 3Wed, 16 May 2012 11:35:41 +0000In our long delayed 150th edition, we have gathered up some of the best bits that didn't quite make it into the show and shared them with you. So sit back and relax as Deanna guides you through the good, the bad, and the inappropriate. Stay for the cameo of the Roundtable's secret female contributor.

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]]>40:17noRoundtable 149: April 2012 Movie EditionThu, 05 Apr 2012 13:55:21 +0000So it is April and in addition to eggs, the bunny has brought us a new crip of movies. Deanna Toxopeus, and Gary Mitchell gather to root through the basket of fun, looking for the goodies and trying to avoid the rabbit turds. And they might not be successful given how excited they were about the Escape from New York in Space movie that is out this month. Have they been brainwashed by Hollywood? Will they find the speerate the good movies from the bad? Tune in to find out!

An extra special roundtable this week. Our Podcast Queen Deanna Toxopeus is joined by early RevolutionSF contributors, Peggy J. Hailey, Rick Klaw and Mark Finn. They discuss the early days of RevolutionSF.com as it rose from the ashes of Zealot.com. The discussion covers some some pretty far ranging topics, including the inevitable discussion of apes.

Given that this is a special edition of the Roundtable, there will be no Nerd News or Nerdliest Thing.

That's right, , Deanna Toxopeus, and Gary Mitchell gather to discuss the second patron saint of the Roundtable, BRIAN BLESSED. So settle in and listen to an exploration of his life, his work and what exactly makes him so attractive to the podcast crew. You may want to turn down the volume though, because THERE'S A LOT OF YELLING!!!

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]]>59:11noRoundtable 146: Iron Man, so much more than Alcoholic BatmanTue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0000Iron Man, once a Marvel B-Lister who has, thanks to a really good movie has become a superstar. We here at the Revcast decided to spend some time talking about arms dealer turned superhero. Joining Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel is Avengers expert and new pulp author, Van Allen Plexico. They look at the history, the girlfriends, the villains, and the story arcs that stick in their minds. There is also a rant as Van takes on the Alcoholic Batman label. So grab your popcorn and enjoy this slightly supersized edition.

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]]>01:15:36noRoundtbale 145 - March 2012 Movie EditionWed, 07 Mar 2012 12:08:06 +0000It's March kids, and Hollywood has given us some interesting movies to watch. And Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are here to discuss them with you. They also tired a bold social and technological experement this time. They tried to tape a podcast when one of the participants using Skype on a Smartphone while driving. And the experiment? A horrible failure. So there is a switch halfway through to a cellphone, hense the noticeable switch in quality. But that didn't stop them from discussing the Nerd News and the Week in Nerdliness.

]]>49:51noRoundtable 144: Battle of the PlanetsSat, 25 Feb 2012 05:21:00 +0000We look at Battle of the Planets this week. Spandex clad orphan teenagers from the 70s, brought to you by from Sandy Frank. What's not to love. But in this episode, Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchel and David Farnell look at more than the surface story, they dive into the cultural impact of this cartoon. They even dive into the hidden secrets of the Fiery Phoenix, inlcuing Mark killing people and Zoltar being a hermafrodite with mutiple personalities and two brains. And Deanna remembers a childhood friend with the coolest mom ever.

When we add in the nerd news and week in nerdliness, it's no wonder this episode is a supersizer.

]]>01:28:06noRoundtable 143: It's Not Aquaman's Fault!Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:16:30 +0000Last year Aquaman turned 70. (He wears it well, doesn't he?) So we here at the Roundtable gathered togetherDeanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchel, Shaun Rosado (host of Shauncastic) and their very special guest, Rob Kelly, Creator, Owner and Editor-in-Chief of the Aquaman Shrine to discuss all things Aquaman. We look at history, characters, plots and, most importantly, how the universe seems to be conspiring against Aquaman being percieved as less lame. It's a supersized episode full of all this and the Nerd News and Week in Nerdliness.

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]]>01:30:30noRoundtable 142: February 2012 Movie EditionSun, 12 Feb 2012 03:25:58 +0000It's February! The month of love, romance and horror movies? Yup, Hollywood has brought you vivesections and dismemberments to help you woo your one, tru love. Join Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel as they look at the offerings and tell you what to watch and what to skip. They also discuss the Nerd News and the Nerdliess Thing.

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]]>40:02noRoundtable 141: A Wrinkle in TimeMon, 06 Feb 2012 04:37:27 +0000It's the 50th Anniversary of Mandeline L'Engle's great children's book A Wrinkle in Time. In honour of this event, Deanna Toxopeus gathers Michael Emond and late to the party Margaret-Anne Park to discuss the novel, its author, its characters, what the heck is a tesseract and whether it stands the test of time. They also the Nerd News and the Nerdliess Thing.

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]]>01:08:05noRoundtbale 140: 2012 Mid-Season Television ReplacementsWed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000And lo January begins, bringing with it the new crop of hopefuls for our TV screens. Which one of the series is worthy of our attention and which do we just forget about? Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchel and Scott Duschene will tell you! They also the Nerd News and the Nerliess Thing.

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]]>59:55noRoundtable 139: Book Club - His Majesty's DragonSat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000It's our inagural book club here at the Roundtable, and our regular contributor David Farnell hosts a discussion of His Majesty's Dragon. Joining him are Michel Emond, Shane Ivey, Ika Koeck, and Gary Mitchel. They look at plot, characters, and influence on Novick's writing. There is also an excellent discussion on the pronunciation and meaning of French words.

Because this is a special episode, there is no Nerd News or Week in Nerdliness.

]]>01:19:40noRoundtable 138: The Post-Holiday 2012 Book EditionWed, 25 Jan 2012 03:53:42 +0000It's book time kiddies! Joining Deanna this time are Michael Falkner , David Farnell and (in writing) Alaya Johnson. They all share their choices for books to give, to receive and to hole up with until it's warmer outside.

Given that this is a very special epsiode, there is no Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News.

]]>24:30noRoundtable 137: Elfquest!Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:32:00 +0000This is the podcast for thsoe who know that size matters not. For those who looked at all those wolf t-shirts in the 80s and said "those animals would make excellent forms of transportation". For those who thinking our modern interpretation of elves are missing some orgies. That's right, the Roundtable take some time to look the great Wendy and Richard Pini creation of Elfquest. Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Michel Emond and David Farnell as they talk origin stories, love, wolves and what the appeal of this series is all those many years later. TheNerd News brings us news of the gender gap in math and the great peacemaker George Takei. There is also the Nerdliess Thing.

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]]>01:05:17noRoundtable 136 - The January 2012 Movie EditionWed, 18 Jan 2012 03:28:36 +0000January, oh January! The traditional dumping ground for bad movies. Or is it? Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel take a look at what the offerings are from the Hollywood this month in hopes of finding something that you want to watch. In addition, the vist the Ocean Marketting scandal and the upcoming darkout to protest SOPA in the Nerd News and some trek memories in the Nerliess Thing.

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]]>01:07:48noRoundtable 135: The Sidekicks EditionSat, 07 Jan 2012 16:43:00 +0000Sidekicks! Those plucky kids, talking animals, hapless girlfirends and others who exist solely to provide exposition and be rescued. And we here at the Roundtable decided that it is high time we looked at their contribution to our genre. Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are joined by Jessa Phillips to look at the great, and not so great, sidekicks that are out there. There is also nerd news and the week in nerdliness.

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]]>01:18:21noRoundtable 134: John Carter of Mars EditionSun, 25 Dec 2011 02:40:00 +0000It's guest-a-palooza this time on the Roundtable. Joining regulars Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel are Van Allen Plexico, James Plamer and a very late to the party Joe Crowe. Their topic of the discussion is John Carter, from the original novels to the upcoming Pixar movie, there is no part of this topic that isn't covered or uncovered, given the nakedness. They also talk about their Weeks in Nerdliness and their favourite Nerd News moments. There is even rapping! What other podcast brings that to you?

Christmas has arrived, givingDeanna Toxopeus and Scott Duschene a chance to look at what Hollywood hs brought us this year. And someone must have been naughty, because there is not under our preverbial tree. And much of what is there is coal. Still, our crew are troopers. They sort through what there is so that you can head to the cinema informed. There is also the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News.

]]>50:50noRoundtable 132 - The Firefly EditionTue, 06 Dec 2011 02:17:00 +0000Well we're back with the much delayed, supersize edition of the Roundtable. Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell, and Van Allen Plexico get together to discuss the late, much lamented Jos Whedon TV series. They look at characters, episodes and run lots of lines while laughing. A lot. It is a veritable Whedonfest.

And the supersize of the episode allows for a return of the the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News.

]]>01:12:51noRoundtable 130 - The Babylon 5 EditionFri, 04 Nov 2011 10:53:30 +0000It was the podcast of fire. The podcast of destruction. The podcast we took back what was ours. It was the podcast of rebirth. The podcast of great sadness. The podcast of pain. And a podcast of joy. It was a new podcast. It was the end of podcasts. It was the podcast everything changed. The podcast is the Roundtable. The topic, Babylon 5.

]]>01:01:49noRoundtable 129 - The November 2011 Movie EditionSun, 30 Oct 2011 21:13:47 +0000It's movie times kids! And it's November so Hollywood has been saving some of there best stuff for this very month. Or so they believe. So join Deanna Toxopeus,Gary Mitchel, Scott Duschene and special guest Michael Falkner look at which of these films are turkeys and which are actually worth sending the kids too while you make the gravy. Who are we kidding? They are all worth it if you get them out of the house! But which ones will they enjoy? We will tell you. There is also the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News.

]]>59:58noRoundtable 128 - The Horror Hall of LameTue, 25 Oct 2011 20:01:00 +0000As Hallowe'en approaches, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel look at the lamest thinggs in horror movies. The discussion centres around the tropes that pop-up again and again in horror movies, the things that lazy writers, directors and producers rely on to tell their stories when they are out of original ideas. Names are named and fingers are pointed as the two build a pretty solid list. They also make time for the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News.

]]>01:08:16noRoundtable 127 - The Leonard Nimoy EditionWed, 19 Oct 2011 11:00:52 +0000Guess who's 80 years young this year? That's right, Leonard Nimoy! So join Deanna Toxopeus,Gary Mitchel and Scott Duschene as they look at the career of this geek icon. And while, it is Spock heavy, they also take time to look at his musical career (5 albums!), his photography career, his audio production company and his other acting. They also examine his cultural impact as Spock.

]]>01:14:30noRoundtable 126 - The Twilight EditionSat, 15 Oct 2011 19:05:00 +0000In this very special edition of the Roundtable, our Podcast Queen Deanna Toxopeus gathers up a group of Twilight fans to discuss the series. Stephen Granade, Umni Khan, KateParkinson and Rebecca Thompson look at the appeal of the series, its themes and, yes, even some of the problems with the series. There is also a fascinating discussion on the female storytelling and the value our society places on female protagonists.

Given that this is a special episode, we have forgone the usual Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News to spend more time discussing Twilight.

]]>57:31noRoundtable 125 - The October 2011 Movie EditionSun, 09 Oct 2011 21:15:13 +0000The Roundtable heads back to the cinema for October and finds a shocking lack of good (or bad) horror to make you scream and squirm. (Spoiler: But for some reason, there is Footloose.) Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchel sort through what is there, and let you know what to catch, and what to miss. (Spoiler: miss Footloose) In addition, there is the Nerd News and the Week in Nerdliness, so it's not a total loss. (Spoler: except for Footloose)

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P.S. After we taped this episode, Hollywood confessed that they had two more horror movies to send out. I guess there was a pop-up horror planned all along.

]]>46:01noRoundtable 124 - The Labyrinth EditionSat, 01 Oct 2011 21:23:46 +0000It's been 25 years since David Bowie's crotch stared in the Jim Henson movie called Labyrinth, so Deanna Toxopeus, and Gary Mitchel meet up to discuss the groin and its co-stars, the impact of the movie they made. Deanna horrifies Gary with talk of remake, and they both feel a little bit giddy talking about Bowie's private parts so much. There is also the Nerd News and the Week in Nerdliness.

]]>01:08:17noRoundtable 123 - The Dragon*Con 2011 EditionSat, 24 Sep 2011 21:00:15 +0000RevoultionSF went to Dragon*Con this year! And we were big! Or so Gary and Joe tell us we were. We even podcasted. Thanks to the technical wizardry of Swoopy, we are able to bring you the live Roundtable that occured as part of the podcasting track at Dragon*Con 2011. So listen as Gary Mitchel and special guests Michael Falkner and the forementioned Swoopy talk about what amazing things happened at Dragon*Con this year. They also talk to real live audience members! As an added bonus, our beloved producer, and Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus is pathced in via a cellphone and Skype. There are even times you can clearly make out what she says! For the rest of the time, just pretend you understood her and that what she had to say was both funny and insightful.

]]>47:36noRoundtable 122 - RevolutionSF 10th Anniversary I - The Shane and Joe ShowMon, 19 Sep 2011 11:29:00 +0000Ten years ago, a small little website rose from the ashes of the collaps of Hecklers.com. RevolutionSF.com was that website. In honour of that day, our podcast queen, Deanna Toxopeus sits down with RevolutionSF founders Shane Ivey and Joe Crowe to discuss how the highs and lows of starting a website post Internet crash. There are stories, laughter and Joe recaping the Manimal spin-off, Trainamal.

]]>58:59noRoundtable 121 - September 2011 Movie EditionWed, 07 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000It's movie time kids!!!! But unfortunately, it is September. The kids are back in school. It's too early for the Oscar Race. The college kids are downloading their entertainment. The only people going to the theatre are people on dates. So the goodies that Hollywood is letting out right now are the things that they thought couldn't cut it in the summer. With that in mind, Deanna Toxopeus,Gary Mitchel, and Shaun Rosado from Shauncastic go through the offerings and let you know what you should waste your leftover con money on.

This is the second part of our look at what the cable networks are offering in terms of sci-fi series this year. It's Deanna Toxopeus,Gary Mitchel, Scott Duschene and Shaun Rosado from Shauncastic again discussion the shows and, for some reason, a live sex line that RevolutionSF.com is looking to use as a fundraiser. Given that this is the second part of the podcast, there is no Week in Nerdliness and Nerd News.

(Spoilers! There is so much, that we've had to split this into two offerings and even then this is a supersized edition!)

]]>47:28yesRoundtable 119 - The Fall 2011 Cable TV Edition - Part 1Sun, 04 Sep 2011 02:16:00 +0000It's time to look at what the cable networks are offering in terms of sci-fi series this year. So join Deanna Toxopeus,Gary Mitchel, Scott Duschene and Shaun Rosado from Shauncastic as they discuss, dig and diss both the retuning shows and the new kids on the block. They also talk about their Weeks in Nerdliness and what caught their eyes (OW) in the nerd news.

(Spoilers! There is so much, that we've had to split this into two offerings and even then this is a supersized edition!)

]]>01:12:59yesRoundtable 118: The Immortality PodcastThu, 25 Aug 2011 21:16:00 +0000Who wants to live forever? That's what the Roundtable asks this epsiode as they look at how immortality is portrayed in genre fiction. Different types of immortality are examined, as well as questions surrounding immortality using examples from all sorts of genre fiction. So join Deanna Toxopeus,Gary Mitchel,Van Allen Plexico,David Farnell and Emma Nicolletti as they travel to the ends of time, literally, to look at the issue.

Note: Due to the depth of the topic, there is no Nerd News and Week in Nerdliness this episode. We want to hear what you think about his development.

]]>01:04:10noRoundtable 117 - The Fall 2011 New TV Season Edition - Part 2Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:26:14 +0000The second part of our look at the shows the networks are bringing us this fall TV season. Gary Mitchell joins Deanna Toxopeus, and Scott Duchesne for this installment. Because this is the second part, there is no Nerd News or Week in Nerdliness. But there is lots of good, good stuff.

]]>44:55noRoundtable 116: The Fall 2011 New TV Season Edition - Part 1Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:18:28 +0000Fall. The time of back to school, coloured leaves and cold weather. It is also when those execs in TVland know we cocoon in front of our boob tubes in our Slankets. To accomoate this deisre, every year at this time, they roll out brand spanking new shows as well as new episodes of returning faves. So join Deanna Toxopeus, and Scott Duchesne as they discuss what you should spend your time watching.

Well, we have finally done it. A whole podcast about about Shatner. We talk about 80 years of toupees, girdles and scenery chewing. Deanna Toxopeus is not very happy about the whole thing, but Gary Mitchell, Scott Duchesne and Stephen Granade try to provide some counselling. Can they convince Deanna that Shatner is not the devil incarnate and deserves his due? Listen to this supersized podcast ("Shatner will not be contained") to find out.

]]>01:23:05noRoundtable 114 - The Muppets EditionThu, 04 Aug 2011 21:10:21 +0000The Roundtable celebrates all things Muppets this week. So join Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and special guest Kathleen David they discuss the movies, the tv shows, the puppeteers and the cultural impact of this institution of GenX childhood. Don't worry, the Nerd News and Week in Nerdliness fans, there some of that content too. And Deanna pimps out Garry. What more could you ask for?

]]>59:00noRoundtable 113: The August 2011 Movie EditionTue, 02 Aug 2011 18:20:34 +0000It's that time of the month again kids! We look at your August movies and make recommendations as to where you should spend your hard earned Geek dollar. Because we here at RevolutionSF believe in spending your money. You're welcome. So join Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duchesne as the discuss this, and the Nerd News and Week in Nerdliness. How's that for a value combo?

Yes, we here at the roundtable decided it was time to look at DC comics's iconic Green Lantern. We talk Hal, Guy and Jon, but interestingly enough not a lot of Kyle. We look at the Lantern Corps and at Green Lantern's relationship with the rest of the DC universe. And don't worry, this isn't just a movie review. Deanna Toxopeus invites Gary Mitchell and Van Allen Plexico to discuss comics, movies, cartoon series, anything they can remember where Green Lantern has appeared. And there is time for the week in nerd news and nerdliest thing.

]]>01:22:35noRoundtable 110 - The Hanna Barbera EditionMon, 11 Jul 2011 02:06:51 +0000Joseph Barbera would have been 100 years old this year, so we here at the Roundtable decided we needed to do a look back at the cultural impact of his and William Hanna's works. So join Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell as they have a wide ranging discussion of the different shows, characters and spin offs of this very prolific duo. Not surprisingly, Deanna manages to work in a seaQuest reference when Gary isn't looking.

]]>01:02:38noRoundtable 109 - The Religion in SF EditionSun, 03 Jul 2011 23:08:20 +0000In this slightly larger than normal Roundtable, we look at the role religion does (and doesn't play in scif-fi). The discussion is pretty far ranging, touching on the usual Star Wars, Star Trek and Babylon 5, but we also make time for the lesser know sci-fi works. So say a little prayer and enjoy our show.

]]>35:16noRoundtable 107 - The Harry Potter EditionThu, 09 Jun 2011 01:50:00 +0000As the great Harry Potter series comes to its cinematic end, we here at the Roundtable thought it ws time to look at the books and the films, the good, the bad, the DAMN YOU J.K. ROWLING!!! So join Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell, Mark Finn and Margaret-Anne Park as they talk a whole lot of Potter. Warning: This podcast is spoilerriffic, so if you don't want to know about Harry and the Orgy of Playboys, don't listen to this podcast. And don't worry, Nerdliest Thing We Did This Week and Nerd News make an appearance.

]]>01:10:24noRoundtable Promo #7 - Androgynous USun, 29 May 2011 01:17:33 +000038noRoundtable Promo #6 - BaltarSun, 29 May 2011 01:07:53 +000041noRoundtable Promo #5 - James T. WhoreSun, 29 May 2011 01:07:18 +000044noRoundtable 106 - The June 2011 Movie EditionFri, 27 May 2011 21:47:00 +0000Summer is here, even if the weather is telling us differently, so Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell, and Van Allen Plexico gather round the microphone and discuss what Hollywood has brought to the beach for us to play with. There are some wonerful things. There are some questionable things. And then there is Norweigan Trolls under the bridge. There is also a the week in nerdliness and the nerd news packed between the sunscreen and frisbees. Stick around for the post podcast bit!

]]>01:04:56noRoundtable 105 - The Mario vs. Sonic EditionSun, 22 May 2011 23:34:51 +0000Two icons of early home video games celebrate significant anniversaries this year. We here at the roundtable thought it was time to look at Mario the Plumber and Sonic the Hedgehog. So join Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell as they look at teh originis of both characters, the games they are featured in and their impact on video games and society as a whole. You'll even get a dose of the Nerd News and the Week in Nerdliness.

A reminder about our feedback address. revcast@revolutionsf.com . Tell us what you think about the Roundtable! Have a good time! Have a nice day! Sayonara! So long! Ciao! See you later, alligator! Ciao! Bon voyage! Hasta la vista! Be sure to write!

]]>50:22noRoundtable 104 - The Vincent Price EditionThu, 19 May 2011 09:44:09 +0000Looky! Looky! Look who's 100 this year? If he were still alive that it. Yes, it's Vincent Price, the horror and suspense legend. Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell look at the career of Mr. Price and his impact on the movie industry. They discuss everything, his movies, his appearance on Seasame Street, his likeness on Milton Bradely game. You name it we discuss it. And there is the Nerd News and the Week in Nerdliness.

]]>01:03:27noRoundtable 103 - Gold Standard: Fantasy Book EditionTue, 10 May 2011 11:17:57 +0000Our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus brings in David Farnell and Margaret-Anne Park in an attempt to determine which fantasy book is the Gold Standard to which all others are compared. Deanna was hoping for a bloody fight to the death, but David and Margaret-Anne are in more of a co-operation mode. There is also a the week in nerdliness and the nerd news. This episode is full of non-violent goodness!

]]>01:04:35noRoundtable 102 - May 2011 Movie EditionSun, 01 May 2011 02:53:38 +0000Just in time for May, we have our regular look at what Hollywood has sent to the movie theaters this month. And good news fellow Revolutionaries, it's blockbuster season and while there are not a huge number of geek inspired offerings, what is coming is worth it. So join Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell, and Van Allen Plexico as they discuss if you should see a movie other than Thor. Their answers may surprise you.

]]>59:35noRoundtable 101 - The Game of Thrones EditionThu, 28 Apr 2011 00:48:56 +0000In this first of our second century of podcasts, Deanna Toxopeus, brings in Gary Mitchell, David Farnell and Van Allen Plexico to look at the both the books of the Song of Fire and Ice and the TV show based on them. SPOILER ALERT: Plot points are discussed and revelead, including George R.R. Martins' proclivity to kill off major characters without warning. So if you don't like spoilers, you may want to wait a bit before you listen to this podcast.

]]>01:03:04noRoundtable 100 - The Clips EditionSun, 24 Apr 2011 11:53:57 +0000That's right people, we have made it to the 100th edition of the podcast, and in Roundtable tradition, we have a clips show for you. These are bits that we had to cut out of the roundtable, but were really too good to let fall by the wayside. So join our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus as she reviews the last year of podcasty goodness.

]]>50:33noRoundtable 99 - The Big Bang Theory EditionThu, 21 Apr 2011 10:34:00 +0000This time on the Roundtable, we've got the Big Bang Theory in our sights for our slightly supersized edition. Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell, Emma Nicolletti and and Scott Duchesne look at the comedy that's about us, but also for us. And it's not just a collection of our favourite scenes and lines, there is discussion as to why the show works and how it manages to walk a fine line between laughing with us and laughing at us. There is also the nerd news (which may or may not be sponsored X-Box) and the week in nerdliness. Hang around for the post bumper extra for a special rendition of the theme song.

]]>01:07:16noRoundtable 98 - The April 2011 Movie EditionSat, 02 Apr 2011 19:51:00 +0000It's Easter time, and Hollywood has hopped into our backyards and left behind some presents. But the question is, are these chocolate eggs or stealth bombs waiting to cling to your shoe? Only Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell can tell. Or at least they are dumb enough to be your taste tester. So settle in for a listen to the movie roundtable, including some Nerd Ners and Week in Nerdliness.

Did you know that good old Cap was 70 years old this year? Neither did we, and yeah, that makes him good old fossilized Cap. So we here at the Roundtable decided that kind of longevity deserved its very own special podcast. Our Podcast Queen Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell Michael Emond and special guest (and Avengers expert) Van Allen Plexico look at the characters history, costume, bad movie adaptations and what is coming up for the greatest (and positively archaic) hero. Plus they give you the nerd news and the Week in Nerdliness.

]]>01:00:13noRoundtable 96 - The I Dream of Jeannie EpisodeThu, 24 Mar 2011 00:51:37 +0000Deanna Toxopeus gathers Gary Mitchell and Emma Nicoletti to rub off the bottle that holds the magic of I Dream of Jeannie and see what appears. They look at the subversiveness of a show that some have dismissed as sexist by some, spending more than their fair amount of time wondering if Jeannie had a belly buton or not. They also reveal juicy tidbits like "Why in the heck would they make a Saturday morning cartoon out of this show?" So get out your harem pants and settle in for a lively discussion!

]]>01:04:16noRoundtable 95 - The March 2011 Movie RoundtableTue, 22 Mar 2011 13:13:09 +0000We here at RevolutionSF apologize for the delay on this episode. Illness hit our producer's house hard in the last two and a half weeks, delaying this episode. But never fear! Our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus and her minion of sunshine and happiness Gary Mitchell still give you their take on what is worth seeing and what you should just wait for DVD for this month in the teatres. There is also the Week in Nerdliness and Nerd News. So pretend it's March 1st and sit back and listen.

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]]>01:01:05noRoundtable 94 - Superman vs. Batman EditionSun, 06 Mar 2011 02:57:34 +0000We had to get a really big table this week as our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus hosts a debate on the ultimate comic book match-up, Superman vs. Batman. Batman has in his corner, Gary Mitchell, David Farnell and Ika Koek. Superman has some heavy hitters too, Michael Emond and Chris Roberson. Yes, that Chris Roberson. The two sides spend the whole episode debating who is better. No nerd news. Nor week in nerdliness. Just a barenuckles fight over who is better, the Boy Scout or the Psychopath.

]]>53:39noRoundtable 93 - The 2011 Mid-Season Television EditionTue, 01 Mar 2011 11:45:00 +0000The great gods of TV land giveth and they taketh away. Our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus is joined by Gary Mitchell to look at what has been given and what has been taken away this TV season. They look at a whack of shows, including some you wouldn't think were genre, giving you an idea of what is going to survive and what is going away. The also talk about the News from the Nerd World and their Week in Nerdliness. So put down that remote and listen to the podcast. Seriously, put down the remote. It's your channel surfing that cost us The Cape.

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]]>01:04:11noRoundtable 92 - The Steampunk EditionSun, 27 Feb 2011 13:53:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and David Farnell discuss the biggest trend in sci-fi/fantasy right now Steampunk. They look at its origins, its tropes, its reach and its best bits. They also talk about the future of the subgenre given that it has taken over Geek culture and appears to be poised to take over the world. They also discuss the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerdnews. So turn up the MP3 player and have your automated man servant bring you a cup of tea. Because as the great Jules Verne said " Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real."

]]>01:08:46noRoundtable 91 - The Monty Python EditionThu, 17 Feb 2011 11:44:15 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, is joined by David Farnell, Michael Emond and Emma Nicoletti to discuss the brilliant comedy of Monty Python in this supersized podcast. They look at the reason this British troupe is still popular in the age of the Internet, the appeal of their comedy in the colonies and if another Python could rise today. They also give you their favourite skits and Pythons, and make time for the Nerd News and Week in Nedliness. So grab a tin of Spam and settle in for a fun ride.

]]>01:15:12noRoundtable 90 - Race in Fantasy FictionSun, 13 Feb 2011 03:01:00 +0000A very special podcast this week as Deanna Toxopeus, and David Farnell are joined by authors Ika Koek and Alaya Johnson to discuss how Fantasy fiction deals with the issue of race. Our participants look at non-human races as metaphors, the diversity of main characters and the placement of the work of non-white authors in the bookstore. There is a lot of information given out in this one, so you might want to bring a pen and paper. Or you could head over to the RevSF Boards where you will find the links that were mentioned. Oh did we mention that there is also the Nerdnews and the Week in Nerdiness.

]]>01:05:01noRoundtable 89 - The February Movie EditionThu, 03 Feb 2011 11:32:00 +0000It's movie time again for the Revcast Roundtable. Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Michael Emond discuss the what valentine Hollywood is sending us. Surprisingly, not a lot of slasher flicks, but there is one movie that causes our podcast team to react like a bunch of frat boys. As always there is the participants' week in nerdliness and a geek newsblast.

]]>48:50noRoundtable 88 - 2010 Year in ReviewMon, 24 Jan 2011 01:50:00 +0000Wait? 2010 is over you say. Why are you doing a review now. Because it is over. Too many websites and podcasts out there do their year in reviews in early December, gambling that nothing exciting is going to happen over the holidays. We here at the Roundtable are not the gambling kind . . . anymore. So we waited until January. Heck, Deanna Toxopeus, and Gary Mitchell waited a few extra weeks just to make sure they didn't miss anything. So sit back and enjoy their thoughts on what was good this year, and what wasn't, as well as their weekly Nerd News and Weekly Nerdliness.

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Toy Story was realease in 1995. Can you believe it? Our podcastes, Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Michael Emond can't wither. Still, they are willing to discuss the movie and all things Pixar. Especially about CGI fur. There is also the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News.

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]]>01:08:42noRoundtable 86 - The Get Smart EditionThu, 30 Dec 2010 22:02:00 +0000In honour of the 86th episode of the roundtable, our topic is Get Smart. Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and special guest (Get Smart expert and Deanna's husband) Rick Wirthlin talk about the great 60s sitcom, looking at why it works and why it is still funny even today. And you get to listen to Gary and Deanna freak out over a comic book starring the PotUS. There's plenty of laughs and puns for everyone. They also discuss the week in nerdliness and the nerd news.

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]]>58:44noRoundtable 85 - The January 2011 Movie EditionTue, 28 Dec 2010 02:48:29 +0000Oh January, how bitter sweet are you? We have to go back to work and school, digging though the Christmas sticking for the last of the chocolates. Yet just when we need something to pick us up, you send us the dregs of the movie industry to entertain us at the megaplex. Deanna Toxopeus, and Gary Mitchell look at the three genre movies that Hollywood has thought to bring us in the New Year. (They only thought it was two, but luckily they discussed the new Nick Cage movie. Based on some recent trailers, this may just be genre!) But all is not gloomy, they look at the week in nerdliness and the nerd news, which itself leads to a long, long discuss on Netflicks.

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]]>51:09noRoundtable 84 - The 2010 Holiday Book PodcastMon, 20 Dec 2010 03:19:06 +0000It's the holidays! And like most people the contributors to the Roundtable have a long list of books they want to give and receive. So join Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell, Stephen Granade, Wesley Kerr and Matthew Bey as they give you a list of books to help you finish up your shopping list. Or add more to it! You're welcome.

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]]>39:36noRoundtable 83 - The December Movie EditionWed, 08 Dec 2010 20:48:37 +0000It's Christmas time and Hollywood has left us some presents at the multi-plex. The question is which are puppies and which are socks from Aunt Jillian? Metaphorically speaking. Well Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and RevolutionSF's new Comics Editor, Sarah Arnold shake all the presents and tell you which ones are worth opening. We will not, however, admit to breaking the fragile ones. The mailman did that. There is also the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News, you have a rolicking good time.

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]]>01:06:16noRoundatable 082 - The Tad Williams InterviewSat, 04 Dec 2010 01:52:00 +0000In this very special edition of the Roundtable, fanstasy author Tad Williams talks with our podcast host Deanna Toxopeus. They discuss a variety of topics, including his work, his special relationship with his German fans and a big upcoming spin-off. So cuddle up by the fire and learn what one of the best authors out there today has to say about stuff and things.

Tad's new book, Shadowheart is available at fine bookstores everywhere. Possibly at some seedy joints too, but definatley not at the Wretched Hive of Scum and Villany Bookstore. They only stock books about Uwe Boll and the people that screwed up the Percy Jackson and the Olympians film adaptation.

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]]>44:25noRoundtable 081 - The New Fall TV Season - The Cable ShowsWed, 01 Dec 2010 11:22:12 +0000In our never ending look at the new TV season, Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene look at what is good and what you need to avoid in the cable offerings this fall. There is also lots of talk about Brian Blessed, but in a more family freindly way this time. When you add the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News, you have a rolicking good time.

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]]>59:27noRoundtable 080 - The Con in the Digital Age EditionTue, 23 Nov 2010 13:49:46 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, and Gary Mitchell welcome guest podcaster Stephen Granade, part of the What the Cast Team and someone who is at least partly responsible for DragonConTV. Together they discuss how the con has changed with the arrival of the digital age. The wax poetic about mimeographed fanfic, the bootleg table and other relics of the good old days. They also talk about how cons have changed, in some cases for the better, in an attempt to remain relevant and attract a new audience. They also discuss the Nerd News and the Week in Nerdliness.

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]]>01:02:36noRoundtable 079 - The 30th Anniversary of Airplane EditionSun, 21 Nov 2010 14:21:32 +0000Like the bunch of over stimulated Gen Xers that they are, Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene take a look at one of the best comedy movies of all time, Airplane! They run all the lines, sometimes several times. Just like last Saturday's D&D game! Plus they end up talking about Brian Blessed, Patrick Swayze and William Shatner. What more do you want in a podcast? Beyond the Week in Nerd News and Nerdiliest Thing This Week.

]]>01:11:28noRoundtable 78 - Fall 2010 New Television Shows EditionSun, 14 Nov 2010 00:51:00 +0000Podcast Queen Deanna Toxopeus, looks with fellow podcaster Scott Duschene take a look at teh new genre shows that the networks have to offer this Fall TV season. What they find are slim pickings, full of remakes and strange hybrids. And what the heck is that Even all about? Can they stay upbeat about the offerings or will they slide into syncism? Only time will tell! Or you listening to the podcast. They manage to pump it up with week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News.

]]>01:01:31nonew,television,humor,shows,2010Roundtable 77 - November 2010 Movie EditionTue, 02 Nov 2010 02:58:46 +0000Blessings be upon American Thanksgiving and the bounty of goodness in the movie theatre. OK, not a huge, cornocopia of movies, but a comfortable harvest basket of yummy viewing. Hollywood knows you will be sending some, if not all, of your family to the movie theater in the next month. So do Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene. And they take an entire podcast (OK, just the roundtable part) to discuss the November 2010 movie offerings. They also spend some time talking about the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News.

]]>50:19noRoundtable 076 - The Scarriest Movie Ever/The Great Horror EditionSat, 30 Oct 2010 18:48:27 +0000It's Hallowe'en time, which leads Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene to talk about the scariest movies they've ever seen and why they are so scary. And it's not just the horror genre that gets the nod. The name Hitchcock is dropped so many times, you'll think you're in film school. Plus we have the value added Week in Nerdliness and Nerd News. So curl up with your candy corn and enjoy the show. Although, who eats candy corn? I mean, really, it's disgusting. Try some Nibs instead.

]]>57:14noRoundtable 75 - 2010 Fall Returning Shows Part 2Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:45:00 +0000What you have been waiting for! Our crack team continues their look at the returning genre shows of this telelvision season. Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene cast a world weary eye on the offering of the big networks on Friday and Sunday nights (the network suits know we are all to busy gaming on Saturday to watch). The Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News ad a little levening to this episode.7

We are back after such a melodrama with a shiney, new name and a look at the October 2010 genre movies. Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene look at what Hollywood has to offer (Would it surprise you if we said there was a lot of horror this month?) and decides what we should all throw our money at. They also vist the land of the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News.

Ooo - did we also mention our shiny new Feedback address? revcast@revolutionsf.com

]]>01:07:45nofantasy,movies,horror,humour,sciencefictionRevCast Roundtable 73 - 2010 Fall Returning Shows Part 1Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:16:00 +0000It's the RevCast's first two parter episode as Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene take a look at the returning genre shows. They look at Monday to Thursday nights on the big four networks, and the CW and tell you whether you should spend time with these shows or if you should go read a book. And don't worry, there is still the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News.

]]>01:10:53noscifi,humor,series,tvEpisode 72 - September 2010 Movie EditionSun, 19 Sep 2010 01:48:57 +0000 In the much delayed movie podcast (it was a bandwith issue, we swear) Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene look at the genre movies coming out in September. Is it worth skipping the walk in the woods with your significant other to admire the fall colours to catch these movies? We'll tell you! There is also the week in nerdliness and the nerd news.

]]>01:05:22noRevCast Roundtable 71 - School in Genre FictionFri, 03 Sep 2010 22:30:00 +0000The gang's all here as Gary Mitchell andDavid Farnell rejoin Deanna Toxopeus to talk about school in genre fiction. How do our favourite works portray school? Is it accurate? Is it a metaphor? Is it just an excuse to have cheerleaders chased by tenticles? The gang discusses all of this, and take a look at the Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News. They get an A++ in our opinion.

]]>01:04:50nofantasy,scifi,school,horror,humourRevCast Roundtable: Episode 70 - The World of Warcraft EditionTue, 31 Aug 2010 19:28:18 +0000This editon of the Roundtable sees us turning our big, beady eyes on the largest MMORPG on the planet, the World of Warcraft. Our Podcast Queen Deanna Toxopeus ask WOW players Wesley Kerr and Margaret-Anne Park what makes this MMORG so appealing to so many? Is it the missions? Is it the role playing? Is it the life size love doll? (OK so that was EverQuest, you got us!) They also share their Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News. So come for the quests! Stay for the dungeons!

]]>01:12:50nofantasy,of,scifi,gaming,warcraft,wow,humour,mmorpg,world,mmog,revolutionsfRevCast Roundtable Episode069 - The Superhero Costume Change EditionWed, 25 Aug 2010 21:45:00 +0000Superheroes and costume changes. They go together like oil and water. Or maybe that's bread and butter. Anywhoo, Wonder Woman's recent costume change got us thinking, and talking about what motivates comic book writers to change the spandex our favourite heroes are wearing. Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene look at some of the best and the worst. There is also time for Week in Nerdliness and the Nerd News.

]]>01:06:54noRevcast Roundtable Episode 068 - August 2010 Movie EditionMon, 16 Aug 2010 11:59:00 +0000 It's that time of month again, you know, the one where Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene look at the August genre movies. Deanna and Gary have a heated discussion about one of the big August releases. In spite of this, they manage to cover the whole month. There is also the week in nerdliness and the nerd news.

]]>59:39noRevcast Roundtable Episode 067 - Summer 2010 Book PodcastFri, 13 Aug 2010 22:06:00 +0000Our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus, is flying solo as she reviews the Revcast contributors' choice for books they want to read on the dock, on the beach or in their basements. This podcast is so full of books, and discussions of books, that there is no Week in Nerd News and Week in Nerdliness. Hopefully you will find something that interests you.

]]>42:27noRevcast Roundtable Episode 066 - 30th Anniversary of Pac-ManTue, 27 Jul 2010 13:59:00 +0000Although he looks only half his age, Pac-Man is 30 years old this year. Join Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene as they look at Pac-Man's impact on video games and the greater North American culture. They will discuss the rise and fall of the video arcade and how you young pups have it so easy today. As per usual there is the week in nerdliness, the nerd news and the usual diversions.

]]>01:02:47noRevcast Roundtable Episode 065 - The Age in Genre Fiction EditionMon, 19 Jul 2010 01:43:00 +0000How does genre fiction deal with getting older? Is sci-fi more accepting of old folks? Does fantasy deal fairly with aging? RevCast regulars, Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene discuss all this, including mentions of where it is done well and how it could be done better. Plus there is the week in nerdliness, the nerd news and some diversions. So make up a cup of Ovaltine and settle down beside the wireless for a fireside chat.

]]>01:22:50noRevcast Roundtable Episode 064 - The July 2010 Movie EditionSat, 10 Jul 2010 13:28:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus forces the completely unreluctant Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene to look at the genre movie offerings for July. The summer is heating up, and so are the movie offerings. But is there anything beyond air conditioning and high-priced movie snacks to tempt the Geek audience into the theatre? They also take the time for the week in nerdliness and the nerd news.

]]>01:13:12noRevcast Roundtable Episode 063 - 35th edition of JawsSun, 04 Jul 2010 16:22:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and Scott Duschene decide if it's safe to go back in the water given that it is the 35th anniversary of the first summer blockbuster, Jaws. They discuss actors, plot, director and the infamous problems that plagued the production. And while there are some significant digressionsm the three participants also manageme to look at the impact of the film. They even manage to include discussion of the Universal Studios ride. Don't worry, the week in nerdliness and nerd news are also there. Look for the hillarity surrounding a moose and learn real Canadian slang.

]]>01:01:10noRevcast Roundtable Episode 062 - The June Movie EditionWed, 16 Jun 2010 12:07:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell are joined by new podcast regular, Scott Duschene, to look at the genre movie offerings for June. What summer goodness has Hollywood brought us? Are these movies reasons to skip going to the beach? Who are we kidding, geeks don't go to the beach. So are they worth leaving the basement for? Added bonus: the week in nerdliness and the nerd news.

]]>59:52noRevcast Roundtable Episode 061 - The Books We Read As Kids, Do They Stand the Test of Time EditionSat, 05 Jun 2010 00:07:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell take a trip down memory lane, discussing wether the fiction they read as children stands the test of time. Their verdict? Listen to the podcast to find out. What? You disn't think we'ld tell you in the promo. As an added bonus, they've thrown in their week in nerdliness and the nerd news. So join us for a trip down memory lane. Although given Gary and Deanna's ages it is more likely to be a faded neon colour tinged than sepia.

]]>56:06noRevcast Roundtable Episode 060 - 2010 Midseason TV ReviewThu, 27 May 2010 00:29:00 +0000This supersize edition of the podcast sees Deanna Toxopeus discuss the 2010 TV season with Gary Mitchell. Given that this was before the spate of cancellation announcements, they discuss what they think shoud go and what should come back. See if Hollywood agreed with them. There is also compare their week in nerdliness and take a look at the nerd news. It's a corn-a-copia of nerd goodness.

]]>01:30:20noRevcast Roundtable Episode 059 - The May 2010 Movie EditionThu, 13 May 2010 01:17:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell look at the genre movie offerings for merry month of May. It is the month that we have all been waiting for, with possible blockbusters around ever corner. That means earthshattering kabooms piled on top of earthshattering kabooms. What more could a geek want? Oh, you want week in nerdliness and the nerd news. Well you got em!

]]>38:46noRevcast Roundtable Episode 058 - The Terry Pratchett EditionTue, 27 Apr 2010 10:14:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, David Farnell and special guest Kate Parkinsontake a look at the works of Sir Terry Pratchett. They discuss which books you should really start with, which to avoid and why sci-fi isn't the reveared genre it should be. Added to that is the week in nerdliness and the nerd news. Stay tuned for Dave's secret RevolutionSF power.

]]>01:10:53noRevcast Roundtable Episode 057 - Empire Strikes Back EditionSat, 17 Apr 2010 17:14:00 +0000Can you believe that the Empire Strikes back is thirty years old this year? Neither can Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell. Join them as they talk about Empire in all its good and badness, including why you need to get your normal friends to love it as much as you do. Also included, the week in nerdliness and nerd news. And stay tuned at the end for a special Zealot shout-out.

]]>01:13:04noRevcast Roundtable Episode 056 - April 2010 Movie EditionMon, 12 Apr 2010 10:18:00 +0000Once again, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell look at the genre movie offerings for April. Things are starting to look up, with not one but two comic book inspired movies. They also take some time to discuss political leanings during the week in nerdliness and nerd news.

]]>51:13noRevcast Roundtable Episode 055 - Tabletop Gaming EditionThu, 08 Apr 2010 01:05:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus plays the role of GM as the Revcast looks at the world of table top gaming. Why does it still exist in a world of MMORGs? Gary Mitchell and Shane Ivey roll natural 20s as they discuss everything good, bad and mithral about playing on a card table in your basement. The week in nerdliness and the nerd news round out the podcast.

]]>59:41noRevcast Roundtable Episode 053 - The Sci-Fi Sports EditionSat, 20 Mar 2010 16:18:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell are ready for the big game as they discuss how genre has dealt with sports. There's mucking round in corners as they pass the topic back and forth, looking at movies, books and TV shows. Of course, like any Revcast, Gary and Deanna have trouble sticking to the game plan as they wander off topic, a lot. They also manage a seventh innings stretch with the week in nerdliness and the nerd news. We think this podcast gets a 6.0 as we stick the landing.

]]>57:18noRevcast Roundtable Episode 052 - The March 2010 Movie EditionFri, 19 Mar 2010 11:57:00 +0000It's time for the monthly movie rundown again! Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell look at the very slim pickings for March and make an odd recommendation. Thank goodness the week in nerdliness and nerd news are there, otherwise this would be a five minute podcast.

]]>36:47noRevcast Roundtable Episode 051 - The City of Heroes EditionWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:27:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell welcome guest podcaster Margaret-Anne Park to dicuss their favourite spandex addiction, City of Heroes. They have good and bad things to say about this MMORG. Plus they talk about their week in nerdliness and the nerd news. But what they really want to know is, does this suit make them look fat?

]]>01:12:55noRevcast Roundtable Episode 050 - The Gold Standard: Science Fiction TV Series EditionSat, 27 Feb 2010 17:43:00 +0000In this first of our new Gold Standard series, Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell have that ultimate geek debate, which Sci-Fi show is the greatest. Gary comes out swinging for classic Trek, while Deanna takes a stand for Doctor Who. This clash of the titans is full of arguments, counter-arguments, name calling and humour. Who takes it? Whose TV show reigns supreme?

You will have to listen to find out.

P.S. We have also included week in nerdliness and nerd news for your listening pleasure. That's right, RevolutionSF gives back.

]]>56:17noRevcast Roundtable Episode 049 - The Wizard of Oz EditionSun, 14 Feb 2010 02:51:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell and David Farnell travel down the Yellow Brick Road to look at all things to do with Oz. The books, the movie, the musical, the Pink Floyd tie in, nothing is off llimits for our trio of podcasters. In addition to all of this, you get the week in nerdliness and the nerd news. Plus there is a special, Oz related guest. Stick around at the end for RevolutionSF the musical review.

WARNING: This episode contains MEGA spoilers for those of you who have yet to be dragged to Wicked by the 12 year-old girl in your life.

]]>01:12:34noRevCast Roundtable Episode 048 - State of the GenreWed, 03 Feb 2010 04:08:00 +0000In RevCast Roundtable number 48, Gary Mitchell, Dave Farnell, and Matthew Bey discuss the State of the Genre in honor of the recent State of the State address by President Obama. Much like the President did with America in general, our panelists give the genres an overall score of "meh."

There's also a discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness and a geek newsblast.

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>50:26noRevcast Roundtable Episode 047 - The February Movie EditionWed, 27 Jan 2010 11:39:00 +0000It's movie time again, kids! Podcast Queen Deanna Toxopeus drags a not so reluctant Gary Mitchell through the slim pickings of February. But don't worry, they take get distracted, as per usual, so they have lots of things to talk about. Add to that the week in nerdliness and some nerd news and you have gooey podcast goodness.

]]>46:23noRevcast Roundtable Episode 046 - The Winter 2010 TV SeasonSat, 23 Jan 2010 12:55:00 +0000This edition of the podcast sees Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell looking at what's coming up in the winter TV season. They will let you know what they think about the chances of our mid-season replacements. In addition, you get the week in nerdliness and some nerd news. How's that for value added podcasting?

]]>42:39noRevcast Roundtable Episode 044 - The Techno TeensSun, 17 Jan 2010 13:04:00 +0000Other podcasts have looked back at what has happened in the noughts, but we here at RevolutionSF like to be trendsetters. This edition of the podcast has Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell looking at what were the most important and the most embarassing things from the Techno Teens, the decade yet to come. When you combine that with the week in nerdliness and some nerd news, you have a brilliant podcast. Or at least that's what people called it ten years from now.

]]>47:34noRevcast Roundtable Episode 043 - (Post) Holiday Book EditionMon, 11 Jan 2010 01:44:00 +0000Our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus, is flying solo as she reviews the Revcast contributors' choice for books they want to receive and books they want to give over the holidays. Think of this as your post holiday reading list. There is also week in nerdliness and nerd news, so everything is all normal like.

]]>29:07noRevCast Roundtable Episode 045 - January Movies 2010Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:26:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, and Matthew Bey
discuss the upcoming January movies, without necessarily knowing much
more about them than you do. But they crack jokes and stuff.

There's also a discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness and a geek newsblast.

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>43:31nomovies,sci,fi,roundtable,january,specficRevcast Roundtable Episode 042 -The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy EditionFri, 25 Dec 2009 21:19:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, Gary Mitchell
and Michael Emond look at the radio play/literary saga/video game/TV Show/movie/whatever-the-hell-else-Adams-could-make-money-on. It's like someone opened a wormhole and dropped this episode through it so it would arrive at the perfect time. Also included in this jampacked edition, The Week in
Nerdliness and Nerd News.

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>22:10nofiction,reading,beer,faery,con,fairy,hippies,cannibal,abbotsRevcast Roundtable Episode 041 - The December Movie EditionWed, 09 Dec 2009 18:19:00 +0000Our Podcast Queen, Deanna Toxopeus is flying solo for this edition of the Roundtable. So consider it the Revcast Stool. She looks at the December movies, hoping to find one thing to save her from having to discuss each of Aunt Gertrude's twelve cats. As always there is the week in nerdliness and a geek newsblast with three stories!

]]>29:27noRevCast Features Armadillocon 2009 Blogging and Podcasting PanelTue, 08 Dec 2009 03:25:00 +0000Armadillocon 2009. This is the Saturday morning Blogging and Podcasting panel, which we are now podcasting! Isn't that ironic?

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>53:23cleanfiction,science,blogging,podcasting,con,armadilloconRevcast Roundtable Episode 040 - The Clips ShowWed, 25 Nov 2009 11:13:00 +0000Join the RevSF Podcast Queen Deanna Toxopeus as she takes a brief look back at forty episodes of RevCasty goodness. You will hear gaffs, technical glitches, stories that didn't make it to air, and loads and loads of laughter.

]]>24:19noRevcast Roundtable Episode 039 - November MoviesWed, 11 Nov 2009 07:59:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus
and Michael Emond discusses the upcoming November movies. They also
wonder what the fuss is about November, given that Thanksgiving was in
October. As always there is the participants' week in nerdliness and a
geek
newsblast.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>01:00:04noRevcast Roundtable Episode 038 - The Scooby Doo EditionSat, 31 Oct 2009 17:37:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell take a fond look back at Scooby Doo. Why is this show still popular after 40 years? What is so relevant about a dog and his druggy sidekick? Also included in this jampacked edition, The Week in Nerdliness and Nerd News.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>01:06:25noRevcast Roundtable Episode 037 - The October Movie EditionFri, 09 Oct 2009 10:49:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus discusses the upcoming October movies with Gary Mitchell. There is also the participants' week in nerdliness and, believe it or not, a
geek
newsblast.

]]>47:13noRevcast Roundtable Episode 036 - Returning Television Shows EditionSun, 04 Oct 2009 11:16:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell
look at the returning TV shows the networks have gifted upon us.
They will let you know what to keep in your already crammed schedule, including the ones they have never seen. Valuable advice in these crazy times. And if you download right now, you will get the
week in nerdliness and the geek
newsblast and no extra cost! Stay tuned for info on how you can help us build the 40th
episode.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>01:03:45noRevcast Roundtable Episode 035 - New Television Season EditionSun, 27 Sep 2009 01:09:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell
look at the new genre offerings from our good friends the TV networks. They will give you their honest, but not so informed, opinions as to which you should watch and which you should not even bother with. They also include the
week in nerdliness and the geek
newsblast. Stay tuned for info on how you can help us build the 40th episode.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>58:01noRevcast Roundtable Episode 034 - September Movie EditionSat, 19 Sep 2009 23:29:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus leads guest Michael Emond through the September movies. Some of the recommendations might surprise even you! There are also the participants' week in nerdliness are the geek
newsblast. Stick around for the RevCast Anniversary Promo. Deanna's mom thanks you in advance.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>46:01noRevcast Roundtable Episode 033 - Planet of the Apes EditionSun, 13 Sep 2009 20:43:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus is joined by Gary Mitchell, Joe Crowe and Mark Finn discuss the 41st Anniversary of the Planet of the Apes. Yup, they are monkeying around in the podcast. But don't worry, there is still the participants' week in nerdliness and a look at the nerd news.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>01:11:19noRevcast Roundtable Episode 032 - You've Come Along Way Baby EditionWed, 09 Sep 2009 21:19:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus is joined by Gary Mitchell, David Farnell and Michael Emond as they look at how many parts of the genre deal with women in this enlightened age. As per usual, there's oversharing about the
week in nerdliness and lots of sarcastic comments about some geek
newsstories. WARNING: Some this podcast contains some mature themes. Prudish people should not download. That means you, nosy neighbour!

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>01:14:03yeshorror,sci,fi,lovecraft,revolutionsfRevcast Roundtable Episode 030 - The August Movie EditionSat, 08 Aug 2009 19:52:00 +0000Gary Mitchell and Michael Emond are guided through the August movies by our host, Deanna Toxopeus. There is the participants' week in nerdliness, a
geek
newsblast and reminiscing about everyone's second favourtie Star Trek movie.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>57:14noRevCast Roundtable Episode 029 - The Matrix EditionSat, 25 Jul 2009 18:18:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell
look at the Matrix trilogy, given that its been ten years since the release of the first film. Also included for your listening pleasure are the
participants' week in nerdliness and the geek
newsblast.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>01:00:28noRevCast Roundtable Episode 028 - The July Movies EditionFri, 10 Jul 2009 06:36:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, and Matthew Bey
discuss the upcoming July movies, without necessarily knowing much more
about them than you do. But they crack jokes and stuff. Deanna, despite
being Canadian, reveals that she hates Kirk. There's also a discussion
of the participants' week in nerdliness and a geek newsblast.

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>37:33noRevCast Roundtable Episode 027 - The Books EditionTue, 30 Jun 2009 15:49:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, looks at the world of books. With contributions from Gary Mitchell, David Farnell and Matthew Bey, as well as podcast listener, Margaret-Anne Park, Deanna creates a reading list to help you make it through horrible things like faily vacations and outside. As per usual, Deanna lets you know about her week in nerdliness and a couple of geek
newsstories.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>20:17cleanRevCast Roundtable Episode 026 - June MoviesWed, 10 Jun 2009 20:26:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and Matthew Bey discuss the upcoming Junw movies, without necessarily knowing much more
about them than you do. But luckily it is very short, so any pain does not last long. There's also a
discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness and a geek
newsblast. Stay tuned for Joe's observations of Facebook.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus]]>34:47noRevcast Roundtable Episode 025 - The Phantom Menace EditionSat, 06 Jun 2009 17:21:00 +0000Gary Mitchell and Michael Emond are foced by Deanna Toxopeus to discuss the tenth anniversary of the Phantom Menace. The usual geek bitchin occurs along with the participants' week in nerdliness and a geek
newsblast.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>01:14:56noRevcast Roundtable Episode 024 - Star Trek RetrospectiveSun, 31 May 2009 11:15:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and Gary Mitchell
look at all things Star Trek. TV series, movies, books, you name it. There's also the discussion of the
participants' week in nerdliness and the geek
newsblast.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>01:22:56noRevolutionSF Revcast Episode 23 - The GLBTQ EditionSat, 16 May 2009 17:39:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus is joined by Gary Mitchell to look at how science-fiction/fantasy/comic books/horror/gaming deal with homosexuality. As per usual, there's the discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness and the geek
newsblast.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>01:06:52noRevCast Roundtable 022 - May MoviesTue, 05 May 2009 03:49:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and David Farnell
discus the upcoming May movies, without necessarily knowing much more
about them than you do. But they crack jokes and stuff. There's also a
discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness and a geek
newsblast.

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>37:30noRevolution Revcast Roundtable - Episode 21 - AlcoholSun, 03 May 2009 17:10:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, is welcomes Llyod Woodall to help her look at alcohol in the world of sci-fi/fantasy/horror/comic books/gaming in honour of the Revcast's 21st episode. There's
also the usual discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness and the ever fun geek
newsblast. Stay tuned for the reaction to a great idea on how to handle the endless Ron, Hermione and Harry live in the wilderness part of Deathly Hallows.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>01:04:10noRevolution Revcast Roundtable - Episode 20 - SequelitisThu, 30 Apr 2009 21:34:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, is joined by Gary Mitchell to discuss the trend for people other than original author to write sequels or continuations of series. There's
also the usual discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness and the ever fun geek
newsblast. Stay tuned for the reaction to a very special sequel.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>46:33noRevolution Revcast Roundtable - Episode 19 - April Fool's ReviewSat, 25 Apr 2009 20:06:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, is joined by Gary Mitchell to discuss the various April Fool's jokes that were pulled this year. There's
also the usual discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness and the ever fun geek
newsblast.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>54:52noRevSF Roundtable 018 - April Movie EditionMon, 13 Apr 2009 12:24:00 +0000
Our theme music this episode is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>14:47noRevCast Fiction - "Power Pastry" by Derek J. GoodmanWed, 08 Apr 2009 03:51:00 +0000Derek J. Goodman. He is the author of multiple stories which have appeared in publications such as New Writings in the Fantastic, M-Brane SF, the Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine, and the upcoming year's-best anthology Best New Tales of the Apocalypse.
He is currently finishing an Apocalypse Shift novel featuring the same
setting and characters from this story. He lives in Wisconsin.

]]>05:42cleanRevCast Roundtable 017 Battlestar Galactica WrappedThu, 26 Mar 2009 17:21:00 +0000Matthew Bey, Gary Mitchell, and David Farnell
have a frakking big free-for-all as they talk about the last episode of
Battlestar Galactica and what it means for the future of Western
literature as we know it. There's also a discussion of the
participants' week in nerdliness and a geek newsblast.

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>51:21cleanbattlestar,galactica,roundtable,zombiesRevolution Revcast Roundtable - Episode 16: The ChinfestFri, 20 Mar 2009 21:42:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, along with David Farnell and Gary Mitchell, worship the one, the only, Bruce Campbell.
There's
also a discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness and a geek
newsblast. Stick around for a surprise at the end of the episode.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>52:08yesRevCast - Rountable 15 - Midseason TV ReviewTue, 10 Mar 2009 20:35:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus discusses the state of Mid-Season TV with David Farnell. There is also a discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness, geek newsblasts.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>59:24noRevCast - Roundtable 14 - March Movie MadnessFri, 06 Mar 2009 08:12:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, corrals Matthew Bey
and David Farnell. There's a discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness, geek newsblasts, and a rundown of the movies coming up in March.

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>01:04:32noRevCast Roundtable 013 The Zombie IssueSat, 14 Feb 2009 02:22:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, corrals Gary Mitchell and David Farnell.
There's a discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness, geek
newsblasts, and all the brains you can eat in a smart dissection of the
zombie genre.

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>49:14noroundtable,zombies,nerdlinessRevCast Roundtable 012Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:44:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, and Gary Mitchell discuss all things Doctor Who. That's right, with the 45th Anniversary, it's time for a retrospective of biblical proportions. Doctors, companions, villains, set decorating on a budget, nothing is off limits! There's
also a discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness and geek
newsblasts.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>01:06:44noRevCast Roundtable 011Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:15:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, and Dave Farnell
discuss the top romances/couple of sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic books. They even manage to come to an agreement on the top three, although there is a tie for the bronze. There's
also a discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness and geek
newsblasts. Stay tuned for the easter egg at the end of the podcast.

Our theme music this episode is
"Operation: Get the Hell Out of Here" by Darkest of the
Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.

]]>07:09no
Deanna Toxopeus reads her first What to Read After Harry column from August 7, 2007.
Our theme music this episode is
"Operation: Get the Hell...]]>RevCast_Roundtable010Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:36:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus is blessed with the presence Mark Finn,movie house owner and film buff, to discuss the upcoming sci-fi movie offerings. We not only learn why January and February traditionally suck for movies, but why we should be grateful for what is coming our way.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>01:10:10noRevCast_Roundtable009Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:29:00 +0000Joe Crowe and Shane Ivey are joined by Deanna Toxopeus. Together, they festoon the Tree of Woe with all the things that are wrong with sci-fi, fantasy and horror. A mini-intervention is staged and tips on raising Geek children are dispensed.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>40:29noRevCast_Roundtable008Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:37:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus and Dave Farnell make New Year`s Resolutions for other people. Listen as Dave shatters all of Deanna's illusions about Japanese Karoke. There's
also a discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness and geek
newsblasts (another actor is revealed to be one of us). There is also some serious Geek love directed Nathan Fillion's way.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>53:56noRevCast Fiction "A Genre Take on Xmas" by Wendy WheelerTue, 23 Dec 2008 22:13:00 +0000Wendy Wheeler with performance help from the Slugtribe.

WENDY WHEELER is a fiction writer, screenwriter and writing
teacher. Her short stories have appeared in theme anthologies and
periodicals, such as Snow White Blood Red, Analog, Dead of Night, Gorezone, Silver Birch Blood Moon, Aboriginal SF; and one story has been selected for the Year's Best Fantasy & Horror (editors: Datlow/Windling). www.wendy-wheeler.com.

Theme music is "Downtown (In The Cenozoic)" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets courtesy of Divine Industries.]]>02:55nochristmas,xmas,zygote,slugtribe,parthenogenesisRevCast_Roundtable007Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:33:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, shoots the breeze with David Farnell and Gary Mitchell.
There's a discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness (including confusing Japanese students), geek
newsblasts (more Potter movies?!?), and a serious debate about who or what is the greatest gift to Sci-Fi, Fantasy or Horror. SPOILER: Deanna makes a fool of herself without anyone else's help.

This episode produced by Deanna Toxopeus.]]>51:18noRevCast Fiction "3:06pm London, England" by Neil CarstairsSun, 14 Dec 2008 03:47:00 +0000Neil Carstairs.
Neil Carstairs lives in Worcester, England, with his wife and two young
children. He writes as the mood (and very occasionally the inspiration)
takes him. His work has appeared most recently at Nanobison, Future
Fire, and Space Squid amongst others. Links can be found at www.neilcarstairs.com.

Theme music is "Downtown (In The Cenozoic)" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets courtesy of Divine Industries.]]>04:10noRevCast Roundtable 006Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:25:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus, corrals Matt "KaosDevice" Cowger and David Farnell.
There's a discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness, geek
newsblasts, and a riveting discussion about the holiday movie season.

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>48:16nodeanna,matthew,bey,toxopeus,kaosdeviceRevCast Roundtable004Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:02:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus talks turkey with David Farnell, Shane Ivey and Gary Mitchell.
Listen as they knock the stuffing out the worst that Sci-Fi, Fantasy
and Horror have to offer. They will also pardon those turkeys that you
can't help but love.

Our theme music this episode, as ever, is "Cultists On Board" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries.]]>49:20noRevCast FictionMon, 24 Nov 2008 04:51:00 +0000Ryan C. Thomas. Previously published in Space Squid.

This episode read by Matthew Bey and produced by Steve Wilson.]]>11:37yesRevCast Roundtable003Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:07:00 +0000David Farnell
and Mark Finn. There's a discussion of the participants' week in
nerdliness, geek newsblasts, and a riveting discussion about the fall
movie season.

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>01:08:59noRevCast Feature - Liveaction Fanfic TheaterThu, 06 Nov 2008 23:29:00 +0000
Our theme music this episode is "Operation: Get the Hell Out of Here" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries.

This episode produced by Matthew Bey]]>02:09cleanfat,xena,highlander,albert,fanfic,liveactionRevCast Roundtable002Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:39:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus goads Mark Finn, Shane Ivey and Gary Mitchell into a discussion on how politics would work in a world full of superheroes. In addition there is the week in nerdliness (where Gary broke Star Wars more than Lucas did) and a geek
newsblast with a "guest" appearance.

Patrice Sarath is a fantasy writer in Austin, Texas. Her debut novel Gordath Wood has just come out with Ace Fantasy.Her short stories have appeared in Year's Best Fantasy 3, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, Black Gate, and Realms of Fantasy, among other publications. She is a member of the Cryptopolis writer's group in Austin, Texas.

About the Artist

In 2000, Mexican caricaturist and illustrator Fredy Rodriguez began his publishing career with work in Mexican magazines like Ser, uno más uno, Gefao, DJ Concept, Danza e Escena, and Elle.
He has worked in political cartooning, style illustration, humor
cartooning, comic strips, and dance program illustration. He recently
displayed his work in Spain at a one-man show entitled "The 32 fouettés
that make me smile," a series of caricatures, pastel drawings,
watercolors, and mixed media works on the history of dance.

]]>16:42noRevCast Roundtable001Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:37:00 +0000Deanna Toxopeus corrals David Farnell and Matthew Bey. There's a discussion of the participants' week in nerdliness, geek newsblasts, and a riveting discussion about the cuddliness of vampires.

In celebration of the 2006 World Fantasy Conference in Austin and all its hooplah surrounding Robert E. Howard, RevolutionSF presents a series of related readings. All were recorded (fairly badly) at Austin's Armadillocon 2006.

In celebration of the 2006 World Fantasy Conference in Austin and all
its hooplah surrounding Robert E. Howard, RevolutionSF presents a
series of related readings. All were recorded (fairly badly) at
Austin's Armadillocon 2006.

In celebration of the 2006 World Fantasy Conference in Austin and all
its hooplah surrounding Robert E. Howard, RevolutionSF presents a
series of related readings. All were recorded (fairly badly) at
Austin's Armadillocon 2006.

"Primary Pollinator" (c) 2006 Nicole Kimberling. Originally printed in Space Squid Issue 2. Produced for RevolutionSF Radio by Sleng Teng Recording. Read by the author.

About the Author: Nicole Kimberling was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and brought up in Northern Colorado. After nearly two decades of retail and restaurant work she decided to attend the Clarion East writer's workshop. Recent publications include Electric Velocipede and Redjack Press' Medicine Show anthology. Nicole, who is married to the artist Dawn Kimberling, currently resides in Bellingham, Washington.

About the Producers:Sleng Teng Recording (slengteng@gmail.com) is run by Patrick Gay and Kevin Crow out of a former metal foundry building in the heart of Bellingham, Washington's beautiful "Wood 'Hood." Armed with equipment and philosophies both old and new, Sleng Teng provides a relaxed and informal environment for capturing musical ideas quickly and cheaply. They will work for beer.

]]>17:58cleanradio,recording,nicole,primary,teng,revolutionsf,pollinator,kimberling,sleng"Into the Dark" by Patrice SarathThu, 20 Apr 2006 13:48:00 +0000It's been 11 years. Do you know where your child is?

Patrice Sarath is a fantasy writer in Austin, Texas. Her short stories have appeared in Year's Best Fantasy 3, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, Black Gate, and Realms of Fantasy, among other publications. She is a member of the Cryptopolis writer's group in Austin, Texas.

"Into the Dark" was first published in Realms of Fantasy, 2002. Original podcast produced for Space Squid zine. (c) 2002 Patrice Sarath.